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Flamingo Beach Volunteer

Flamingo beach volunteersJoin Us at Flamingo Beach!

Flamingo Beach is back at Silverburn Shopping Centre this Summer!

The beach will be open daily from Friday 20 June to Sunday 24 August, and we’re looking for enthusiastic weekend volunteers to help us bring the beach to life! If you enjoy working with families and want to be part of something special this summer, we’d love to hear from you.

Volunteer Tasks

  • Welcome families to the beach and collect entry fees
  • Support children and families to ensure everyone is safe and happy
  • Staff the small retail space beside the beach, selling themed merchandise
  • Help maintain a positive and fun atmosphere for all visitors

Shift Times

  • 9:30am to 1:30pm
  • 1:30pm to 5:00pm
  • Weekend shifts only (Saturday and/or Sunday)

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Volunteer Benefits

  • Join a friendly, supportive team and meet new people
  • Receive a GCHC volunteer T-shirt and full training
  • Travel expenses reimbursed
  • Gain confidence and experience working with the public
  • Make a direct impact in raising vital funds for young patients, their families and NHS hospital staff

Volunteer Support Information

Training includes:

  • Health & safety procedures for the Flamingo Beach area
  • Handling entry fees and basic cash procedures
  • Customer service guidance for interacting with families
  • Retail setup for merchandise sales

Supervision & Onsite Support

  • Each shift has a GCHC staff member or experienced lead volunteer present.
  • Volunteers are always supported while on duty—whether it’s their first or fifth shift.
  • Help is on hand to deal with any unexpected issues or questions from the public

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Wellbeing & Inclusion

  • Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming space for all volunteers.
  • Volunteers can share any access or support needs during onboarding.

Recognition

  • Volunteers are warmly recognised and thanked throughout their journey with us.
  • Volunteer hours are recognised with a small gift with each hours milestone reached.

The role is ideal for:

  • People looking to gain experience in events, retail, or charity work
  • Students or young people exploring future career paths
  • Anyone who enjoys public-facing roles in a fun and rewarding setting

Contact for More Information

If you’d like more information before registering your interest, please get in touch with our Volunteer Team:

  • Email: volunteer@glasgowchildrenshospitalcharity.org
  • Phone: 0141 212 8750
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