Frequently Asked Questions
Can anyone volunteer?
Volunteers must be aged 18 or over and prepared to be DBS checked as a mandatory requirement for voluntary work.
If you have recently been bereaved or are undergoing treatment we would recommend deferring your application for at least two years.
If you have recently been bereaved or are undergoing treatment we would recommend deferring your application for at least two years.
HOW MUCH TIME DO I HAVE TO GIVE?
This will depend on which department you volunteer in but as a rule of thumb we ask that all volunteers offer a minimum of 3 hours each week.
IS any training required?
In addition to mandatory training which is given as part of the hospital induction programme, you will receive all necessary training for your role prior to our start date.
can i join the friends without volunteering?
Yes. Absolutely. You can subscribe to become a Friend without volunteering. What this means is that you pay an annual subscription in return for which you will be part of a large association of Friends and will be regularly updated on Fundraising Events and activities. You will also be emailed regular copies of our newsletter and will be invited to attend our Annual General Meeting.
HOW MUCH IS THE ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION AND WHEN DO I PAY IT
The minimum Annual Subscription we ask for is £10 although many Friends pay more. You can pay annually as a one-off amount or, as many Friends choose to do, set up a monthly subscription. Subscriptions represent a large part of our fundraising and are very important to ensuring the continuation of our work in the hospital.
You will be asked to pay your Subscription on joining the Friends and then every year thereafter (unless you pay monthly by direct debit).
You will be asked to pay your Subscription on joining the Friends and then every year thereafter (unless you pay monthly by direct debit).
How do i become a volunteer?
Becoming a volunteer does require a certain level of commitment as we have to adhere to NHS standards. For detailed information on making an application, please click here.
HOW DO i JOIN THE YOUNG FRIENDS?
In the first instance, please contact the Friends Office. The Young Friends are very actively involved in Fundraising and are always interested in new recruits.
HOW DO i GET IN TOUCH WITH THE FRIENDS?
Please go to the Contact page for details.