WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
The League of Friends is run almost entirely by volunteers, in one role or another. They are the vital lifeblood of the charity. Why not come and join us?
The League of Friends Shop inside the hospital is run by more than 200 Shop Volunteers, on a rota, supplying patients, visitors and staff with some of the little extras that make life more comfortable.
The profit from this service goes towards equipment for the hospital. (See our What We Do page)
If you have a few hours to spare each week and would like to do something really worthwhile, get out and make new friends, why not contact us to find out more?
If you are interested in becoming a shop volunteer please contact Shop Manager Tina Foster or Assistant Manager Julia Forse on 01823 342394. Or email either tina.foster@somersetft.nhs.uk or julia.forse@somersetft.nhs.uk
FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEERS
If you cannot commit to a regular time to help, perhaps you would like to help as a Fundraising Volunteer on a more ad hoc basis. You might like to spend a few hours putting the ‘fun’ into fundraising, helping at an event. Come and meet people and get to some great events – help sell raffle tickets, take ticket money at the door, sell things on our stand, or many of the other things that need an extra pair of hands. You will enjoy it!
Email us at info@leagueoffriendsmusgrovepark.co.uk
Or call our secretary Anne Bartaby on 07478 766130
Maybe you can come up with a fundraising idea of your own. We’d love to hear from you. A whist drive, a coffee morning or something more adventurous … we can support you with posters, collections tins, pull-up banners, and give you advice on raffles, licensing or anything else to do with fundraising. (Don’t forget to let us know so we can help publicise your event and to send us your photos to encourage others!)
THE EXECUTIVE
The Executive of the League of Friends is also made up entirely of volunteers, who act as trustees, meeting monthly to govern the running of the organisation. Each year department heads of the hospital supply a wish list of equipment they feel would crucially enhance their departments’ work. The committee debates the contenders before deciding which requests to support that would benefit the most.
If you think you have the skills and experience to contribute to the Executive Board, your application would be welcomed. Please get in touch so that your name can be put forward at the next AGM.
Contact our Chairman Nigel Handbury on 07507 500459 or email nigelh1948@sky.com
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