- Location: Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle

- Closing date: 31 January 2027

- Salary: Reasonable out of pocket expenses

Rainbow Trust

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 andcrafts

- 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 excellent 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 and/or Friday from 11.00am - 12.00pm

- 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 [email protected] or call 01372 363438 for more information about volunteering with us

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.

📌 Drop-In Group Volunteer – Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle
🏢 Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
📍 Newcastle