Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing practical and
emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. 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
The opportunity is at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle. We are looking for volunteers who can volunteer every Thursday from 12 - 1pm on a regular basis
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
We will reimburse your out-of-pocket travel expenses
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
The opportunity is at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle and we will reimburse your out-of-pocket travel expenses
Selection process:
Enrolment form, references, interview, Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS)
Please note that we will only process applications from volunteers who are resident in the UK and who have already obtained the relevant immigration permits. We are unable to sponsor Charity Worker Visas.
