Volunteering at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) is a truly worthwhile way to give a little of your time each week to help your local community. All our roles are designed to make maximum impact on the wellbeing of our patients. We’re a welcoming, friendly team always looking for new volunteers to join us. Have a look at the Volunteering Opportunities to learn more about the different volunteer roles.
Online – please visit the Latest Vacancies pages and read more about the roles currently available and apply online.
1. Apply
Please complete the details on the application form as fully as you can, this will help us to see whether one of our roles matches your requirements. You need to have the right to work in the UK to apply for a volunteering role.
2. Come to an assessment event
If we think that we might match your requirements to a role, we’ll invite you to an assessment event. Held online once a week, these one hour sessions enable you to find out more about volunteering at CUH and meet other prospective new volunteers too. There will be group information session and a short individual interview with our friendly team.
3. Complete the recruitment checks
We’ll guide you through the process of ID documents, health checks, references, disclosure and barring service (DBS) and occupational health clearance. These checks can be completed within a few weeks, providing you are able to supply the correct documentation and your referees respond promptly.
4. Attend induction
Our induction programme is in 2 parts. First some mandatory e-learning which should be completed prior attdending a half-day face-to-face session where you’ll get to meet other new volunteers. The sessions are held once a month, last for half a day (morning or afternoon) and are for volunteers only. The induction programme provides all of the mandatory training volunteers must complete before they start their placement, and is another great opportunity to meet your fellow volunteers and be welcomed into the team by staff.
5. Ready to start
After induction, you’re ready to start, but you won’t be thrown in at the deep end! We’ll support you with a mentor for your first session or two until you feel comfortable. You’ll join a team, and will have access to support, training and other regular events to help you develop within your chosen role.
