Volunteer at the Children’s Hospital with Radio Lollipop

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde is seeking volunteers to support children at the hospital through Radio Lollipop. Volunteers will engage with young patients via interactive play, helping to provide joy and a sense of normalcy amid challenging circumstances. A commitment of two hours per week is required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Commit to 2 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Engage in 2 hours of interactive play with children.
• Provide a child-oriented program of music, stories, and games.

Skills

Interactive play

Communication

Job description

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Volunteer at the Children’s Hospital with Radio Lollipop, Edinburgh

Client: NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: cdea9f28516d

Job Views: 6

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

Volunteer at the Children’s Hospital with Radio Lollipop

Radio Lollipop believes in the healing power of play – providing smiles and laughter to children at a time when they need it most.

Many patients are short-stay, while others have recurring needs or are terminally ill, spending much of their lives in hospital. Radio Lollipop gives young patients a voice and a choice during their stay. They can request their favourite songs, win prizes, and hear their voices on the radio, creating a sense of normality in an otherwise strange and scary environment.

Each Radio Lollipop Volunteer must be aged 18 or older and able to commit to 2 hours per week of interactive play with children, using a range of fun and interactive activities developed by Radio Lollipop.

A broadcast radio studio is part of the activities offered, providing a child-oriented programme of interactive competitions, music, stories, and games.