Job summary
We are seeking friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic volunteers to support our NHS charity by helping to operate the Charity Book & Merchandise Stall located in the main hospital entrance.
The stall provides an important fundraising opportunity, generating income that enables the charity to support patients, families, carers, staff, and hospital services. The role will provide volunteers with the opportunity to make a positive contribution by engaging with patients, visitors, and staff while helping to raise awareness of the charity's work.
How this role will benefit patients, relatives, carers, and the organisation.
Volunteers will provide a welcoming and friendly presence within the hospital entrance, helping to create a positive experience for patients, relatives, carers, and visitors.
Through supporting the stall, volunteers will:
- Generate additional income to support charity-funded projects and initiatives.
- Increase awareness of the charity and the support it provides across the whole Trust
- Provide patients, visitors, and staff with an opportunity to engage with and support the charity.
- Enhance the overall patient experience by offering a helpful and approachable point of contact.
The volunteer opportunity requires a commitment of up to 4 hours each Tuesday morning, ideally between 10:00 and 14:00. Exact hours will be agreed with the department to suit the needs of the service and the availability of the volunteer.
Main duties of the job
The volunteer will support the running of the charity stall by:
- Welcoming and assisting patients, visitors, and staff who visit the stall.
- Supporting sales transactions accurately, including the safe handling of cash and card/contactless transactions.
- Maintaining a clean, tidy, and attractive stall presentation
- Ensuring stock is displayed effectively and replenished when required.
- Promoting the charitys work and providing information about opportunities to support the charity, including donations where appropriate.
- Providing information about the charity and directing enquiries to the appropriate team members.
- Creating a friendly and positive environment within the hospital entrance.
Training will be given on the following:
The role requires annual face to face completion of MAST training which includes:
- Information Governance
- Infection Prevention
- Moving and Handling
- Fire Safety
- Health and Safety
- Conflict Resolution
Cash handling procedures and guidance on using the contactless payment terminal.
An introduction to the NHS charity, including its purpose, fundraising activities, and the impact of donations.
Guidance on engaging with patients, visitors, and supporters.
Information on who to contact for support or assistance while volunteering.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
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Details
- Date posted: 04 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £1 a year This is a voluntary role with no salary attached
- Contract: Voluntary
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: C9165-26-08-000
- Job locations: The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, ROTHERHAM, South Yorkshire, S60 2UD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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Person specification
Experience
Essential
- A commitment to volunteering on a Tuesday (10:00am to 3:00pm)
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage positively with a wide range of people.
- Reliability, honesty, and the ability to work independently while also being part of a team.
- Confidence when handling money and completing basic sales.
- An interest in supporting NHS services and making a difference through fundraising.
- A friendly, approachable, and customer-focused attitude.
- An understanding of the importance of confidentiality, dignity and respect when supporting patient, relatives, carers and visitors.
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This advert is for Charity Book Merchandise Sales Volunteer with The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust in ROTHERHAM, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £1.00. The contract type is Voluntary. The application deadline is 30 Oct 2026.
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