PEOPLE who are interested in becoming psychology volunteers have an opportunity to find out more about the Trust’s Engage volunteer programme at a special recruitment and education day.

It is taking place at Salisbury District Hospital on Thursday, November 13 between 9am and 3pm. As part of the programme volunteers provide additional stimulation and interaction for older people in hospital through memory puzzles, discussion groups and reading.

Throughout the day there will be talks from the Salisbury team on the psychological problems that some patients experience while in hospital and an opportunity to talk to existing volunteers about Engage.

Salisbury District Hospital psychology co-ordinator Tora Mathias-Jones said: “We want to attract volunteers who are committed to our patients and who can make a difference during a difficult time in their lives.

“Our volunteers have found the work rewarding and enjoyable and we’ve had excellent feedback from patients and relatives. Volunteers need to have an interest in psychology through formal or informal learning.” Anyone interested in becoming a psychology volunteer can come along to the Recruitment and Education Day. Contact Tora Mathias-Jones on 01722 425105 or email engage@salisbury.nhs.uk to book a place.