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Volunteer opportunities

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Learn new skills, meet new people, and help support seriously ill children and their families.

We have a variety of volunteering opportunities at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Charity, from administrative to fundraising and event making roles. Browse our volunteering opportunities below.

Volunteer opportunities at GOSH Charity

We're currently working on creating some great new opportunities to volunteer at GOSH Charity. We'll post them on this page when applications are open.

Event volunteering in London and beyond

Become an Events Maker Team Member

Do you enjoy the buzz of events and speaking to new people? Do you want to develop or use your organisational skills? Then this is the role for you.

Saucony London 10k Cheer Station Volunteer

Help us cheer on our amazing runners at the Saucony London 10k taking place on Sunday 13th July.

Why volunteer for a children's charity

Volunteering at a children's charity is a fantastic way to use your skills and experience to support the incredible work at GOSH. While none of our volunteer roles are based directly inside the hospital, the charity provides vital support to patients, families, and staff.

You don't need specific skills, just enthusiasm to get involved. Every day is a chance for you to make a difference.

What you can expect from a volunteering role

As a GOSH Charity volunteer, you will:

  • make a real difference to seriously ill children and their families
  • enhance your existing skills and learn new skills
  • meet and connect with like-minded volunteers
  • have fun whilst making a positive impact

Looking to volunteer for the hospital?

Thinking of volunteering for the hospital rather than the charity? Find out more about the volunteering opportunities at GOSH hospital and how you can apply.

FAQs

The lower age limit for volunteering with GOSH Charity is 18, due to our safeguarding policy and insurance.

For those not resident in the UK, it is the responsibility of the volunteer to check their visa entry conditions in relation to taking up a volunteering role.

We’d love for you to consider partnering with GOSH Charity, to include volunteering and fundraising, please visit our corporate partnerships page to find out more.

Alternatively, do consider signing up with your colleagues to volunteer at one of our event volunteering opportunities above.

We are not able to offer work experience placements at GOSH Charity at this time. However, you may be interested in the GOSH Young Visitors Programme which is based within the hospital, further information can be found here.

Check out our careers page to see current vacancies, internships or to download an information pack.

Of course! If you are looking to volunteer at the hospital rather than the charity, check out the GOSH hospital site volunteering page.

For anything not covered on this page, the team at volunteering@GOSH.org will be happy to assist you.