Current Volunteer Opportunities
There are so many ways you can volunteer your time, skills or enthusiasm to help us make a difference for babies, children, young people and their families across the whole East Midlands. Whether you have an hour to spare or a whole day, we will have an opportunity to suit you.
Volunteers support everything we do at Rainbows
By volunteering with us, you’ll become part of our amazing team. With over 250 dedicated volunteers supporting our work across a range of roles, there are a variety ways you can make a difference. Whether you are interested in a role at our hospice, in the local community or in our retail shops, we will have something that suits you.
Volunteers get involved for a variety of reasons. Some want to make a positive difference to the babies, children, young people and families that we support, others want to develop new skills, or simply to meet new people and have fun.
Everyone who volunteers for us does have one thing in common, they’re absolutely vital to our work! In whatever volunteer role you do, you make a huge difference to the lives of babies, children, young people and their families.
To get started, please click on the roles below where we are actively seeking new volunteers. If you are interested in becoming involved, you can download an application form by clicking here: Volunteer Application Form.
If you have any questions or want to return the application form electronically, please contact us on [email protected] or call us on 01509 283 956.
Our Current Volunteer Opportunities
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Keep In Touch Volunteer
Keep in Touch Volunteers play a vital role in connecting families with the Hospice. Volunteers do this by making an outreach telephone call to a family; checking-in with them and signposting them to any wider support which may be needed, as well as any support or services which Rainbows may be able to provide.
Location: Rainbows Hospice, LE11 2HS
Time Commitment: Monday-Friday; 4 hours a week, 9:30am-1:30pm -
Kitchen Assistant Volunteer
Our dining room is one of the most important places in the hospice and always a hub of activity where families and visitors can sit together and enjoy a tasty meal or treat during their time at Rainbows. Your contribution is vital to creating a positive experience for our babies, children, young people and their families.
Location: Rainbows Hospice, LE11 2HS
Time Commitment: Monday-Sunday; Minimum 2 hours a week -
Reception Volunteer – Friday Mornings
Reception Volunteers are the vibrant and welcoming face and voice that greets every visitor and caller. They create a warm, inviting atmosphere and make the first impression unforgettable, embodying the spirit of care and compassion that Rainbows is known for.
Location: Rainbows Hospice, LE11 2HS
Time Commitment: Friday; 10:00am-1:00pm -
Bow Bear Mascot
We are looking for volunteers with a sense of fun and energy who can wear the Bow Bear costume at events across the East Midlands. Bow Bear is hugely important in raising the profile of Rainbows and spreading fun and happiness to everyone they meet.
Location: Local events across the East Midlands
Time Commitment: Ad-hoc/Flexible -
Community Fundraiser Volunteer
Are you looking for a flexible volunteering role, which still makes a real difference?
Rainbows supports around 750 babies, children and young people, throughout the East Midlands, each year; but the annual statutory funding we receive would only keep Rainbows open for 7 weeks. Therefore, our Community Fundraisers play a vital role in helping us to, quite literally, keep our doors open.
With over 100 fundraising events and activities each year, there are lots of different ways you could help us raise vital money to help us brighten short lives – there really is something for everyone! Not only is it a great opportunity to connect with a range of different people; it is also one of our most flexible volunteering roles, allowing volunteers to choose events which fit around their schedule and commitments.
Location: Local events across the East Midlands
Time Commitment: Ad-hoc/Flexible -
Gardening Volunteer
Our garden volunteers play a vital role in transforming our hospice grounds into a vibrant and welcoming haven where our families and children can play and make special memories. Dive into a range of exciting tasks spread across our award-winning gardens, making sure that everyone can enjoy a safe and welcoming outdoor area. Celebrate your accomplishments with a well-earned tea break with new friends. Join us and let your green thumb make a real impact!
Location: Rainbows Hospice, LE11 2HS
Time Commitment: Monday or Wednesday morning; Minimum 2 hours a week -
Retail Volunteer – Arnold
Our shops wouldn’t exist without the amazing support of our volunteers! You play a vital role in our high street presence, helping us raise awareness for Rainbows, sell our fantastic products, and generate crucial funds to support our hospice’s incredible work.
Location: Front Street, Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 7EJ
Time Commitment: Monday-Sunday; Minimum 2 hours a week -
Retail Volunteer – Beeston
Our shops wouldn’t exist without the amazing support of our volunteers! You play a vital role in our high street presence, helping us raise awareness for Rainbows, sell our fantastic products, and generate crucial funds to support our hospice’s incredible work.
Location: 54 High Road, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, NG9 2JP
Time Commitment: Monday-Sunday; Minimum 2 hours a week -
Retail Volunteer – Market Harborough
Our shops wouldn’t exist without the amazing support of our volunteers! You play a vital role in our high street presence, helping us raise awareness for Rainbows, sell our fantastic products, and generate crucial funds to support our hospice’s incredible work.
Location: 4 Coventry Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9BZ
Time Commitment: Monday-Sunday; Minimum 2 hours a week -
Retail Volunteer – Melton Mowbray
Our shops wouldn’t exist without the amazing support of our volunteers! You play a vital role in our high street presence, helping us raise awareness for Rainbows, sell our fantastic products, and generate crucial funds to support our hospice’s incredible work.
Location: 35 Sherrard St, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1XH
Time Commitment: Monday-Sunday; Minimum 2 hours a week -
Retail Volunteer – Wigston
Our shops wouldn’t exist without the amazing support of our volunteers! You play a vital role in our high street presence, helping us raise awareness for Rainbows, sell our fantastic products, and generate crucial funds to support our hospice’s incredible work.
Location: 29-31 Bell Street, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 1AD
Time Commitment: Monday-Sunday; Minimum 2 hours a week -
Retail Volunteer – Long Eaton (OPENING SOON!)
Our new shop in Long Eaton is due to open in July 2024. This is an exciting opportunity for volunteers to be part of it from the very beginning!
Our shops wouldn’t exist without the amazing support of our volunteers! You play a vital role in our high street presence, helping us raise awareness for Rainbows, sell our fantastic products, and generate crucial funds to support our hospice’s incredible work.
Location: 34 High St, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 1HY
Time Commitment: Monday-Sunday; Minimum 2 hours a week -
Retail Volunteer – Lutterworth (OPENING SOON!)
Our new shop in Lutterworth is due to open in August 2024. This is an exciting opportunity for volunteers to be part of it from the very beginning!
Our shops wouldn’t exist without the amazing support of our volunteers! You play a vital role in our high street presence, helping us raise awareness for Rainbows, sell our fantastic products, and generate crucial funds to support our hospice’s incredible work.
Location: 7 High Street, Lutterworth, Leicestershire LE17 4AT
Time Commitment: Monday-Sunday; Minimum 2 hours a week
If you are interested in becoming involved, you can download an application form by clicking here: Volunteer Application Form and emailing it to [email protected].
If you have any questions or want to return the application form electronically, please contact us on [email protected] or call us on 01509 283 956.
