Volunteers Great North Children’s Hospital

Join us!

Contact is a national charity for families with disabled children. We provide information, advice and support, and bring families together so they can support each other. We campaign to improve their circumstances, and for their right to be included and equal in society.

Your role

As a By Your Side project volunteer, you will be meeting families at our information stand in the Main Outpatients Department at the Great North Children’s Hospital (RVI) Newcastle. The information stand is held every Wednesday between 9.30am and 2pm during term-time and we provide support and information to families visiting the hospital with their child(ren). Your role will be to greet and chat with families, offering support and signposting them to further support

What we’re looking for

To work with Parent Advisers supporting families with disabled children using the Great North Children’s Hospital and providing in-person signposting around issues faced by families with children with disabilities

How to apply

Please return a completed application form

Important dates

Closing date:    Ongoing