Volunteer for us
At Royal Papworth Hospital Charity, we are continually amazed by the generosity displayed to us by our patients, their relatives and their friends. Support for the hospital is continually growing and as a charity, we endeavour to continue to help the Hospital the very best we can. We have an existing group of fantastic volunteers that allow us to continue supporting the incredible work of the hospital and we would love to have you on board too!
The benefits of volunteering
Volunteering for us will not only help the Charity but also provide you, the volunteer with some great benefits.
Volunteering and helping others can act as a way to reduce stress, keep you mentally stimulated, and provide a sense of purpose. It can be a great way to make friendships and socialise whilst also supporting the day to day tasks of the Charity.
How to get involved
We have a range of roles and duties available for you to offer your much appreciated support.
Become a Volunteer Ambassador
The Volunteer Ambassador programme has been established to ensure that the hospital has the biggest possible reach to be able to appreciate the work our fundraisers do for us.
Volunteer Ambassadors can assist the charity in a variety of ways including:
- Raising awareness about the charity.
- Attending cheque presentations on behalf of the charity to express our gratitude and inform our fundraisers about where their money can go to make a difference.
- The management of collection tins, distributing and collecting them in their local area.
What skills do you need to be a Charity Volunteer Ambassador?
- Reliable.
- Confident communicator - to express thanks on the charity's behalf.
- Enthusiastic.
- An ability to independently complete tasks.
How much time will you need to give?
There is no minimum time commitment that is expected as being a Volunteer Ambassador is flexible and any time given would make a huge difference to the charity’s capacity to support our fundraisers.
What training/support will you get?
- You will receive a full induction and training pack for help on how to be a Charity Volunteer Ambassador.
- You will be assigned a dedicated member of staff as a direct contact for any questions or queries you may have.
Become a Community Volunteer
If you have a spare few hours we would love your support, we have many different ways you can get involved and volunteer for Royal Papworth Hospital Charity...
- Steward or serve refreshments at one of our events
- Help out within the office during our busy periods such as with our Christmas Mailing
- Volunteer for the Hospital, help patients navigate round the site and on the wards
How much time will you need to give?
- As with the Volunteer Ambassador role, there is no minimum time commitment, the role is flexible and any time given would make a huge difference to the Charity’s ability to support the Hospital and our fundraisers at some of our busiest times.
What skills or experience do you need?
- A warm, welcoming manner
- Good communication skills
- An enthusiastic attitude
Become a Collection Tin Volunteer
We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly volunteer to help us raise money and awareness for Royal Papworth Hospital Charity in your local community.
Your role will be to place collection tins in local businesses such as pharmacies, butchers, fish and chips shops, newsagents, pubs etc. in your local area. The more tins you place and collect, the more money you will raise for Royal Papworth Hospital Charity! You will help the Charity by finding new businesses to place the collection tins in and by regularly collecting and banking the donations raised.
What we ask from you
Your role will include;
- Find new businesses to place collection tins in your local area
- Visit the sites on a regular basis to service the collection tins
- Build good relationships with the Shop owners
- Collect, count and bank the donations
- Distribute Thank You postcards to your sites with amounts raised
What skills or experience do you need?
- Good knowledge of your local area
- Good communication skills
- Ability to accurately count and bank donations
- Commitment to raising money in your community
- A friendly smile!
For more information or if you have any questions regarding volunteering please contact the Fundraising Office on 01223 639 950 or email papworth.charity@nhs.net