Drop-In Group Volunteer – Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle
* Location:
Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle
* Closing date:
30 August 2025
* Salary:
Reasonable out of pocket expenses
As a Drop-In Group Volunteer, you will provide support to help run the activities taking place as part of a hospital-based support group for children and families.
Your role may include:
* Setting up for the session’s activities and tidying up at the end
* Participating in craft and play activities with children and their families - this could include games, reading, cookery or arts and crafts
* Providing emotional support for children and their parents or carers
What we’re looking for:
* A warm, friendly and enthusiastic volunteer, happy to get stuck in
* A great communicator, with excellent listening skills
* Able to work both independently and as part of the team
* Non-judgemental
Your commitment:
* Opportunities to volunteer every Thursday from 12 - 1 pm
* We are looking for volunteers to support on a regular basis.
Training and Support:
* A dedicated member of Rainbow Trust staff will guide and support you in your work
* You will receive a full induction to the charity and a programme of training relevant to your role, to help you get the most from your time with us
* Training will cover areas such as safeguarding, active listening skills, bereavement, health and safety, confidentiality and GDPR
* Further modules will be available for you if you would like to develop your knowledge
* All care volunteers will receive regular one to one support and more formal supervision sessions
Why choose Rainbow Trust?
* We are a Sunday Times Top 100 Not-for-Profit organisation and a leading charity for children and young people
* Training opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge
* The enjoyment of becoming part of our friendly and welcoming team, knowing you are making a valuable contribution to the lives of the families we support
* A calendar of social events for volunteers, including Christmas events and celebrations for Volunteers’ Week
* We will reimburse your out-of-pocket travel expenses
Ready to apply?
* Get in touch with our Volunteering Team by email on volunteering@rainbowtrust.org.uk or call 01372 363438 for more information about volunteering with us
Selection process:
* Enrolment form, references, interview, Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS)
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