We’re looking for volunteers for our stand at Birmingham Children’s Hospital
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Monday 8 June 2026
We’re on the lookout for volunteers to help our By Your Side team provide advice and information to families with children at Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
Having a child in hospital can be overwhelmingly stressful for parent carers. As well as emotional strain, families often face a raft of practical challenges and left feeling confused by the medical system and unsure where to turn for help. They can also struggle under increased financial pressure as they reduce work hours to spend more time with their child.
Contact’s By Your Side team currently offer support in 5 UK hospitals to any family who have a child with health needs, guiding them through the maze of medical departments and jargon they face and discussing any issues or challenges they face including benefits, education, social care or how to find local support groups.
Families can drop by our By Your Side stand with no appointment needed, and ward visits are also possible if that suits the family better.
We now have an opportunity for volunteers to help at Birmingham Children’s Hospital on Wednesdays during term time, 9am-2pm.
Want to find out more?
If this is something you might be interested in please email [email protected] for more information about this exciting and rewarding voluntary role.