Volunteer Opportunities

View some of the current opportunities we have available in the hospital.

Home Volunteer Volunteer Opportunities

There are lots of opportunities to volunteer across the hospital, so you can find a role that interests you. Just click on the Volunteer job titles below to find out more.

We would ask that you are able to commit to a minimum of three  hours per week for minimum of six months.

For more information on the recruitment process, please click here.

If you are interested in volunteering contact the Friends Office for an informal chat on 01225 824046 or email ruh-tr.volunteers@nhs.net

Volunteer opportunities across the RUH

NEW Volunteer in the Children’s Emergency Department (CED)

The Friends of the RUH are seeking volunteers to support the Children’s Emergency Department

NEW Volunteer Hairdressers

We currently have a wonderful volunteering opportunity for qualified hairdressers to be able to volunteer at the RUH

The Friends’ Shop Volunteer

Shop volunteers provide excellent customer service to our visitors, and support the staff in refilling the shelves and tidying up our busy hospital shop

The Friends’ Cafe Volunteer

Volunteering in our Café to help prepare hot drinks, provide excellent customer service, and generally support staff in keeping the Café a pleasant and welcoming space

BioBlitz – Exploring Biodiversity

Based on the RUH Combe Park site, would you like to volunteer to be involved in this exciting project in the Spring of 2025?

Spiritual Care Volunteer

The purpose of this volunteer role is to support the Team Chaplains in providing Spiritual and Religious Care to all patients, families, carers, visitors and staff within the Trust.