Volunteer with us

There are plenty of opportunities for you to volunteer. Help us make a difference to the community. 

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Why volunteer with us?

  • Make a difference in your local community by giving people the opportunity to speak up about their health and social care
  • Make new friends as you become part of the Healthwatch team
  • Boost your curriculum vitae (CV) as you develop new skills and confidence in the workplace
  • Use your skills to contribute to the success of Healthwatch across Tower Hamlets.

"I first came across Healthwatch a few months ago through friends who had used the services. And when an opportunity to complete a placement arose, I was very happy and looking forward to start. 

I have spent my time here working on surveys, creating promotional materials and updating the social media accounts. Working within a friendly team, we also ventured out to GP surgeries and hospitals to gain feedback from patients about their services they used.

Overall, this was a valuable experience where I hope to continue to develop the skills I acquired at Healthwatch. My time here at Healthwatch has really solidified my passion for wanting to work in the local community to improve health and social care."

Amina-Work Placement Candidate

Over 100

people gave up their time last year to help make a difference to local health and care services. 

Volunteering roles

If you are interested in volunteering with us there are lots of ways you can get involved as a volunteer as we have a variety of roles and something to suit everyone. Take a look at our current opportunities and how you can get in touch with us.

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Become an Enter & View Representative

Help our team at Healthwatch Tower Hamlets carry out Enter & View visits to monitor health and social care services across the borough by volunteering as an Enter & View Representative.

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"Participating in the research projects made me feel I was positively contributing to my community and making a difference in their lives."

- Flora, Community Insights Researcher

Paid work placements

Healthwatch Tower Hamlets offers two types of unique work placement opportunities for working age residents and residents with Learning Disabilities.

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Internships

Our internship programme offers professional development and work experience ranging from candidates in Tower Hamlets and all over the world. Placements typically last for 12 weeks and involve outreach, engagement, research, report writing and more.

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