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Meet our volunteers

People volunteer at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) for many reasons.

Volunteer Services - Information desk

Some people volunteer because it gives them the chance to meet new friends and develop their confidence and socialising skills. 

Others volunteer because they have either been a patient or known a patient at the hospital and they want to give something back.  

According to surveys by Volunteering England, the top five benefits of volunteering are:

  • "a sense of satisfaction from seeing the results"
  • "I really enjoy it"
  • "it gives me a sense of personal achievement"
  • "meet people and make friends"
  • "gives me the chance to do things that I am good at"
Our volunteers at GOSH come in all shapes and sizes and from all ages and backgrounds. Whatever their reason for volunteering, they all love being here and are extremely committed to supporting the good work of the Trust.

In a recent poll, 100 per cent of our volunteers said that their time spent in GOSH was extremely or very rewarding. All of our volunteers also said that they would recommend it to a friend.

Activities befrienders

Activities Befrienders work on a one-to-one basis with children in the hospital running sports, fitness and well-being activities.

Amy and Rosy's story 
   
Pandora's story






Patient and staff support

Some of our volunteers provide practical and emotional support to patients, families and staff.

Jo, Parent and Patient Support 

Sarah, Ward Administrator

Wendy, Lion Ward

Marwa, Play volunteer

Alison, Ward Host 

Information desk

Volunteers on the information desk answer questions from parents, families and visitors to GOSH.

Sam and Michael's story

Michael's story

 


 
 
 
 

Youth club

Youth Club volunteers are
involved in leading and planning different activities including arts, video game tournaments and
table football.


Saturday club

Volunteers also help run the Saturday Club activities, arts and crafts, and games in the hospital every fortnight.



Radio Lollipop

Radio Lollipop is a combined play and radio service providing care, comfort, play and entertainment for children in the hospital.


                                                                         

"I get as much out of it as the children. It's great fun and I've made a lot of friends too." Caroline

                                    

"Volunteering at GOSH gives me the unique opportunity of getting to know some extraordinary children and their families. It's a weekly inspiration." Felicity