AYR HOSPITAL are looking for volunteers to help deliver newspapers as well as look after ward trolleys.

Those who sign up would be involved in delivering the news from 8am on weekdays where ward trolley volunteers start at 2pm.

Andrew Moore, Assistant Director of Nursing, explains: “We are asking people to give as much or as little time as they can to join our friendly team of existing volunteers who provide a vital service within our hospitals and in the wider community.”

Volunteering can be a great boost to self-esteem, a chance to meet new people, and an opportunity to gain new skills and experience.

Ron Brown is a hydrotherapy volunteer at the Arrol Park Resource Centre in Ayr.

He explains:“I get a great deal of satisfaction from what I am doing. I love meeting people and enjoy the camaraderie with both patients and staff. I get a lot of pleasure seeing the patient’s progress.

"I feel rewarded when they thank me for my help and tell me how much they enjoyed chatting to me."

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are asking our readers to consider joining Ron and make a New Year’s resolution to volunteer with them.

To find out more about these roles contact Gill Rogers by calling 01292 513669 or email gill.rogers@aapct.scot.nhs.uk.