The Solent MS Therapy Centre offers Oxygen Therapy & a range of other therapies to help people with Multiple Sclerosis & other neurological conditions, illnesses & injuries.
Oxygen Therapy helps with many of the symptoms of these conditions and accelerates the body's natural healing processes. As a Volunteer Chamber Operator, you will be fully trained in operating the Baro Chamber (an ex-naval diving bell) which is pressurised to maximise the beneficial effects of the Oxygen.
This vacancy is for Tuesdays 4 - 8pm on an ongoing basis. We are ideally looking for someone available weekly, but would be happy to receive an application from anyone able to do fortnightly.
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Skills
- The ideal candidate will be warm and welcoming to the Members of the Centre and sympathetic to the reasons that they are attending.
- We are looking for someone with attention to detail to keep accurate records of session details and maintain a high level of cleanliness of the chamber, pipes and masks.
- You will be paired up with an experienced Volunteer whilst you complete your training.
Details
- Limited Physical Access
You will need to be able to get in and out of the chamber (one step and low head height) to assist others less mobile and to clean inside the chamber - Minimum time commitment
Tuesdays 16:00 - 20:00 ideally weekly, possibly fortnightly - No criminal record (DBS) check required
No DBS required - Not suitable for under 18's
18 years and over - Will require references
We ask for one reference on our application form
When can I volunteer?
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Morning | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Afternoon | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
Evening | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
Tuesdays 16:00 - 20:00
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