KGH Volunteer

Job overview

Please note that volunteering is an unpaid role – we are unable to offer sponsorship as volunteering does not meet UK sponsorship requirements.

Volunteering with us is a chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of our patients and families. By giving your time, you will help improve care, support our staff, and make every day brighter for those who need it most.

Why volunteer?

About the roles:

• Help patients and visitors feel welcome and supported.
• Give back to your community and the NHS.
• Join a warm, friendly team of volunteers.
• All roles are based Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.

Volunteer opportunities:

• Response Volunteer
• Ward Volunteer

Your commitment: Just 3–4 hours a week can make a real impact. A regular commitment is required. If you cannot commit to weekly volunteering please look out for future opportunities.

Main duties of the job

Ward Volunteer

• Spend time with patients, offering friendly conversation and a listening ear
• Chat/read with patients who may not have visitors
• Support with hydration by offering drinks, refilling water jugs, and encouraging patients to drink
• Read to patients who may struggle to read themselves or simply enjoy being read to
• Notice and support patients who may feel lonely or anxious
• Create moments of calm, reassurance, and connection

Response Volunteer

• Collecting and delivering notes / swabs / medication / equipment & running errands from various departments / wards
• Supporting our clinics - providing drinks for patients, supporting staff with signposting information for patients
• Providing a courtesy ‘Meet & Greet’ service (wheelchair training required) to support people to their appointments
• Operating a library service to wards
• Assist with wellbeing rounds, offering drinks to patients on wards
• Guide people around the hospital and be proactive in assisting anyone who may be lost or need help (floating guide)
• Take the Brew Buddy (drinks trolley) out to support staff wellbeing

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

How to apply:

• Clearly state the role you are applying for in your application in supporting information  – if you do not specify the preferred, sadly we cannot process your application.
• Tell us which day and time (between Monday and Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm) you are available.

We receive many applications but can only accept a limited number of volunteers, so including all requested information is essential.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join our volunteer team.

For Full details and responsibilities of the role, please see attached job description and person specification