Why Volunteer with us?

No, volunteering is different from work experience. Nothing clinical takes place whilst you are volunteering and you will not be able to shadow medical professionals whilst volunteering. If you are specifically looking for a ‘work experience’ placement then please visit this page. Please note, work placements aren’t always available so you may be referred back to the volunteer’s office if there are no placements in your chosen department.

Whilst we appreciate your interest in volunteering we currently do not have roles available which start after 3 o’clock or take place over the weekend. This may change in the future, so please do check back in later in the year.

Not necessarily. We are only concerned about previous convictions or other information that might affect your suitability for the volunteer role. However, any convictions around vulnerable adults or children then we cannot continue with your application to volunteer. Decisions will be made on a case by case basis after discussions with you. The volunteering service manager can answer any concerns you may have. Please call 020 7288 3974 to arrange a time to speak to them.

We will provide standard references for all volunteers who have given their time for one year or more and where the volunteering placement was successful.