Volunteers at Somerset Foundation Trust

12/08/2026

We're looking for fantastic volunteers to support activity sessions on Rowan 1 and Rowan 2 at Summerlands Hospital in Yeovil.

If you're passionate about mental health, enjoy connecting with people, and are ready to help create fun and engaging experiences for patients, we'd love to hear from you!

✨ No superhero cape required, just enthusiasm, kindness and a little time to spare.

If you're 18+ and keen to get involved, check out the role below and discover how you can make a meaningful difference.

If you would like to make a difference to patients and have time to share, please do get in touch.

10/08/2026

We've recently expanded our Visiting Companion volunteers on to Coleridge ward. Welcome to Daisy on her first day as a volunteer :)

07/08/2026

Today Sarah went to visit South Petherton Community Hospital to catch up with the lovely volunteers and able2achieve to see how the garden is looking. Everyone has done a smashing job and the garden is really looking lovely.

Can you believe these gnomes were found in the garden! They have been taken and lovingly repainted to go back in to the garden. Thank you to everyone who has supported this work.

Pond development is well underway and will hold a special place in many peoples hearts.

Well done everyone and thank you for giving up your time to help in this space.

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

Well, what a week! We’ve been so busy celebrating our volunteers we’ve not had time to post on social media.

We are so grateful to every single volunteer at SFT for the time, care and positivity they all bring.

Happy Volunteers week to all of our volunteers. You are all amazing

05/05/2026

Are you interested in a career within the NHS? Join our 8 week NHS Career Insight Program to find out more about working as a Healthcare Support Worker on an acute ward.
https://somersetnhsfoundationtrust.goassemble.com/opportunities/111540-nhs-career-insight-healthcare-support-worker-nhs-career-insight-programme-healthcare-support-worker-2026-03-31

24/04/2026

We are in need of some lovely volunteers to support our surgical teams with contacting patients in advance of their surgery, to make sure they are still able to attend their operation, they have thought about their transport in and home and their after care support.

If you have some time and like talking on the phone, please do take a look. We have roles at both YDH and MPH

https://somersetnhsfoundationtrust.goassemble.com/opportunities/112977-appointment-reminder-volunteer-2026-04-20 - Yeovil Hospital

https://somersetnhsfoundationtrust.goassemble.com/opportunities/113254-appointment-reminder-volunteer-2026-04-20 - Musrove Park Hospital

25/03/2026

Welcome to our 3 new Ward based volunteers at South Petherton Community Hospital.

27/02/2026

Would you like to gain insight in working for the NHS as a Healthcare Support Worker? We are running a 7 week volunteer program at Musgrove Park Hospital that can help you find out more! Click to find out more and apply. https://somersetnhsfoundationtrust.goassemble.com/opportunities/108220-nhs-career-insight-healthcare-support-worker-nhs-career-insight-programme-healthcare-support-worker-2026-02-16

20/02/2026

Janet is one of our wonderful volunteers 😍