More Steward Volunteers needed in Greater Manchester to get the jabs done

NHS Volunteer Responders are urgently calling for more Steward Volunteers in Bolton, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport and Wigan to support at local vaccination sites where there is a high demand for volunteer help.

Requests for Steward Volunteers have soared in recent weeks and there are now over 2,000 shifts that need filling in sites across the country every day.

The North West has seen a growing need for steward volunteers and the NHS is calling for help to get local people vaccinated over the summer, particularly in those areas of most vaccination need.

Steward Volunteers support with the efficient and safe movement of patients through vaccination sites, ensuring that social distancing measures are in place and identifying people who require additional support.

The following sites are just some of the sites looking for steward volunteers in the local area:

Whittle Pharmacies Ltd, Bolton

Etihad Vaccination Centre, Manchester
Oldham Integrated Care Centre (ICC), Oldham

Rochdale Infirmary, Rochdale

Salford Royal, Salford

Bramhall Vaccination Centre, Stockport
Robin Park Sports Centre, Wigan

People interested are being asked to go towww.nhsvolunteerresponders.org.uk to sign up as a Steward Volunteer.  Shifts usually last up to six hours with your expenses covered. No experience or qualifications are required and a full briefing is provided on site.