Drop-In Group Volunteer - St Thomas' Hospital

Rainbow Trust Children's Charity; St. Thomas; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading children's charity is seeking a Drop-In Group Volunteer in Ontario. In this role, you will help run support activities for children and families, offering emotional support and engaging in various interactive activities. The position demands a warm personality, good communication skills, and a commitment to regular volunteering. Training will be provided to enhance your skills, and out-of-pocket travel expenses will be reimbursed. This is an opportunity to contribute positively while gaining valuable experience.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Calendar of social events

Reimbursement of travel expenses

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and ready to engage with children and families.
• Experience or knowledge in child interaction is a plus.
• Strong listening skills essential for support.

Responsibilities

• Set up activities and tidy up post-session.
• Engage in craft and play activities with children.
• Provide emotional support to families.

Skills

Warm and friendly demeanor

Experience with children

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Non-judgmental attitude

Job description

• Location: St Thomas' Hospital - London
• Closing date: 30 January 2026
• Salary: Reasonable out of pocket travel 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 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
• Knowledge / experience of interacting with children and young people
• 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 other Monday from 3 - 6pm.
• 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 [e-mail] or call 01372 363438 for more information about volunteering with us

Selection Process

• Enrolment form, references, interview, Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS)