Volunteering at Mildmay
Volunteers have always been central to Mildmay, freely giving their time, skills and expertise.
Volunteering at our hospital in Shoreditch can make a huge difference to those in our care.
People choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons. For some it offers the chance to give something back to the community or make a difference to the people around them.
For others it provides an opportunity to gain new skills and experiences, meet new people, pass on knowledge, and have fun. Regardless of the motivation, what unites them all is that they find it both challenging and rewarding.
"It is so simple to make a difference, you just have to care"
Georgia, Mildmay volunteer
Mildmay needs you!
Befriend our patients
Befriending offers supportive, reliable relationships through volunteer befrienders to people who would otherwise be socially isolated.
The results of befriending can be very significant. Befriending often provides people with a new direction in life, opens up a range of activities and leads to increased self-esteem and self confidence. Befriending can also reduce the burden on other services which people may use inappropriately as they seek social contact.
Support our Estates and Facilities Team
The Estates and Facilities Team at Mildmay is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the hospital's buildings and grounds and works closely with the hospital's clinical staff to ensure that our facilities meet the needs of patients and staff. We include our catering team among their number too, and so the team's work is essential to the hospital's ability to provide high-quality care to our patients.
Some other ways you can help:
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collect essential items from pharmacies and acute hospitals
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greet visitors at Reception
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help to collate our archive material
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maintain the Mildmay garden
Kim Wilde in the Mildmay Garden
Volunteering is one of the most rewarding things you can do
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Gain confidence. Volunteering can help you gain confidence by allowing you to try something new and build a real sense of achievement.
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Make a difference. Volunteering can have a real and valuable positive effect on people, communities and society in general.
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Meet people. Volunteering can help you meet different kinds of people and make new friends.
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Be part of a community. Volunteering can help you feel part of something outside of your friends and family.
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Learn new skills. Volunteering can help you learn new skills, gain experience and sometimes even qualifications.
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Take on a challenge. Through volunteering, you can challenge yourself to try something different, achieve personal goals, practice using your skills and discover hidden talents.
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Have fun! Most volunteers have a great time, regardless of why they do it.
1. Apply to volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering at Mildmay’s hospital in East London, are able to travel, maintain confidentiality and have had a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check done in the last year, email our Volunteer Coordinator at: mildmay.volunteer@nhs.net
2. Once we've received your application form, we'll invite you to an informal interview.
Following this, we'll ask you will attend an induction and shadowing session, which will equip you with the information and skills you need to start volunteering at Mildmay.
We only ask that you intend to volunteer for at least six months.
This regular commitment ensures that both you and Mildmay get the most from volunteering, but of course, we are also flexible and understand that there may be some weeks when you cannot attend.
Please note that volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
We have a range of volunteering opportunities available, including evenings and weekends
At Mildmay, we are dedicated to providing the best possible care for our patients and their families. We not only strive to provide the best medical treatments available but also to create a warm and welcoming environment for our patients.
We are always looking for volunteers who could spare a couple of hours on weekends or in the evenings to befriend our patients.
Weekends are really quiet at Mildmay, and our patients sometimes crave visitors to stave off loneliness and isolation - to talk to, or perhaps play cards, or in some other way, help to pass the time.
We are always looking for volunteers who are passionate about helping others and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of those in our care. Our volunteers give us the extra support we need to make sure our patients and their families are taken care of in the best possible way.
