Volunteer for us

Recruitment for Barnet is currently on hold, however, if you play a musical instrument and would like to perform at Barnet Hospital to patients, staff and visitors, either as a one-off or regular volunteer then please contact: [email protected].

Meet and greet navigators – guiding people around the hospital to locate their appointments.

Refreshment volunteer, chemo suite – making cups of tea, coffee, instant soup for patients, chatting to patients (NB 18+ only).

VR headset pilot for cancer patients – helping fit the headsets, choose a relevant programme, collect feedback for the project team (NB 18+ only).

Patient partners – asking patients about their experience of the hospital service, recording feedback for the patient experience team to make improvements in the hospital service.

Do you play a musical instrument? Would you like to perform at Chase Farm Hospital to play for patients, staff and visitors, either as a one-off or regular volunteer? If you are interested, please contact: [email protected].

Wards - supporting the housekeeper and mealtimes and providing patient companionship. Daily (am/pm plus evenings).

Shop trolley - our volunteers work in pairs, visiting wards and selling items to patients and staff.  Monday-Friday (am/pm).

Emergency department meet and greet navigators - to provide support by answering patient and visitor enquires and giving directions, as well as promoting our news and fundraising opportunities.  Monday-Friday (am/pm).

Infant feeding support - to support new mums and infant feeding. Training and support will be provided. Daily (am/pm).

Massage therapy volunteers - with relevant qualifications, our complementary therapy team require volunteer support in providing massage therapy to patients and staff at Barnet and Royal Free hospitals. Monday-Friday.

Royal Free gardening volunteers - we’re looking for experienced gardeners to join our established team, to tend and expand the wonderful gardens of the Royal Free Hospital and Pears Building. Weekend support required.

Do you play a musical instrument? Would you like to perform at the Royal Free Hospital to play for patients, staff and visitors, either as a one-off or regular volunteer? If you are interested, please contact: [email protected].

Recruitment for our young volunteers programme is currently on hold.

Applications for the summer programme will be open from 29 April to 7 May 2024 Please note the summer programme only takes place at the Royal Free Hospital.

Please note, we cannot offer clinical placements or work experience at the hospitals; you will need to contact the Royal Free London Foundation Trust directly.

We’re looking for people who share our passion for helping our hospitals go further and faster for the people they care for. If you have some time to spare and would enjoy helping to elevate the profile of the Royal Free Charity in your community then this could be the perfect flexible role for you.