Volunteer for us
We are fully committed to providing an environment in which volunteers are able to realise their full potential and contribute to the success of the charity regardless of their backgrounds or beliefs. We welcome applications from all volunteers who will be considered solely on their ability to carry out their roles. Please note, we do not offer work experience placements, please contact the Royal Free London directly via their website.
Latest opportunities
Royal Free Hospital
We are currently recruiting for the following roles:
- Wards Supporting the housekeeper and mealtimes and providing patient companionship. Daily (am/pm plus evenings).
- Shop trolley Our volunteers work in pairs, visiting wards and selling items to patients and staff. Monday-Friday (am/pm).
- Emergency department meet and greet navigators to provide support by answering patient and visitor enquires and giving directions, as well as promoting our news and fundraising opportunities. Monday-Friday (am/pm).
- Infant feeding support To support new mums and infant feeding. Training and support will be provided. Daily (am/pm).
- Massage therapy volunteers With relevant qualifications, our complementary therapy team require volunteer support in providing massage therapy to patients and staff at Barnet and Royal Free hospitals. Monday-Friday.
- Royal Free gardening volunteers We’re looking for experienced gardeners to join our established team, to tend and expand the wonderful gardens of the Royal Free Hospital and Pears Building. Weekend support required.
- Do you play a musical instrument? Would you like to perform at Chase Farm Hospital, Barnet Hospital or Royal Free Hospital to play for patients, staff and visitors, either as a one-off or regular volunteer? If you are interested, please contact: [email protected].
Chase Farm Hospital
- Meet and greet navigators – guiding people around the hospital to locate their appointments.
- Refreshment volunteer, chemo suite – making cups of tea, coffee, instant soup for patients, chatting to patients. (18+ only).
- VR headset pilot for cancer patients – helping fit the headsets, choose a relevant programme, collect feedback for the project team. (18+ only).
- Patient partners – asking patients about their experience of the hospital service, recording feedback for the Patient Experience Team to make improvements in the hospital service.
Young volunteers aged 16 – 21 (Royal Free Hospital only)
Recruitment for our young volunteers programme is currently on hold.
Applications for the summer programme will be open from 29 April to 7 May 2024 Please note the summer programme only takes place at the Royal Free Hospital.
Please note, we cannot offer clinical placements or work experience at the hospitals; you will need to contact the Royal Free London Foundation Trust directly.
Barnet Hospital
Recruitment for Barnet is currently on hold.
Get in touch
Royal Free Hospital
If you’d like to know more about any of the opportunities listed, then contact the team:
[email protected]
Chase Farm Hospital
If you would like to know more about these volunteer opportunities at Chase Farm Hospital please contact Dani Gavriel: [email protected].
Barnet Hospital
If you would like to know more about volunteering opportunities at Barnet Hospital, contact Diana Jarvis: [email protected]
Please note that recruitment for Barnet is closed.
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