THE trust which runs Rowley Regis Hospital has marked the recruitment of its 200th volunteer by appealing for more people to join the team.

The Volunteer Service at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust has been building up a team of recruits to help around its sites and aims to reach a target of 460 recruits by September next year.

Areas covered by volunteers will now include cardiology, cardiac rehab, imaging and medical illustration.

Liza Gill, volunteers co-ordinator at the trust, said: “We have a varied range of roles for volunteers within the trust and we intend on increasing their presence across all sites over the coming months.

“Our volunteers are very enthusiastic about their role within the NHS and staff really value their support.”

There are a number of roles available at the trust, which include wayfinding, helping patients during meal times, taking part in activities with patients, and also volunteering in the new Heart of Sandwell Day Hospice – based at the Moor Lane hospital.

To find out more about the service, or to apply for a volunteer role, call 0121 507 4855.