2025 Doctor Lourdes Pilgrimage

We’re looking for people to join our incredible and committed team of volunteers and play a vital role in our 2025 Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes. As a volunteer you’ll be supporting people from across our Diocese who are sick, disabled and/or elderly and whose participation in our pilgrimage is only made possible with the assistance of volunteer members of the Pilgrimage Medical and Nursing team.

We are looking for volunteer doctors to join the medical team for the Salford Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage. This is an excellent opportunity to support the ongoing care for pilgrims during their week-long spiritual journey to Lourdes. As a volunteer doctor, you will be involved in ensuring the health and well-being of pilgrims by continuing the care prescribed in the UK, working alongside a team of nurses, healthcare volunteers, and other professionals to offer comprehensive support throughout the pilgrimage.

Additional Important Information

• The 2025 Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place Thursday 31st July to Wednesday 6th August
• All volunteers 18yrs and over will require an enhanced DBS check for this role
• All volunteers will be required to attend and fully participate in training before the pilgrimage, with further training provided in Lourdes as required.
• Before starting the application, please ensure you have the following documents on hand: • Travel insurance details, if using your own travel insurance privately • Your photograph for ID badge
• The application cannot be saved until submitted. Completion takes about 20-25 minutes
• Should you have any questions about this role or the application process, please contact the Pilgrimage Office lourdes.pilgrimage@dioceseofsalford.org.uk

Confidentiality Statement All information contained within this application form will be kept confidential, except information relation to your health, safety or welfare which may be shared with the relevant pilgrimage coordinator, group or team leader.