Gaming Volunteer

Gaming volunteer recruitment is back OPEN!

Being in hospital can be scary for children and young people. Not only are they unwell, but they can be apart from their friends and family, as well as their familiar surroundings and daily routine.

As a Gaming Volunteer, you will help our patients cope with the worry, anxiety and boredom of a hospital stay through the magic of gaming.

Working closely with the charity and the hospital’s Play Team, you will be a ‘Gaming Pal’ for patients. You will spend time playing games with patients, helping them pass the time and providing a fun distraction from their condition and the ward.

We are looking for friendly, imaginative gamers who are good with children and young people.

Volunteer Tasks

• Play video games with patients.
• Support the Games for the Weans campaign.
• Help the charity manage and track gaming inventory.

Shift Times

• A minimum of one two-hour shift per week, between Monday to Friday
• 10am to 12pm
• 2pm to 4pm

Volunteer Benefits

• Join a friendly, supportive team and meet new people.
• Receive a GCHC uniform and full training.
• Travel expenses reimbursed.

• Help deliver gaming directly on the wards which brightens our hospital families’ days.
• Gain experience by working in the hospital environment.

Volunteer Support Information

• All volunteers will receive a full induction before their first shift.
• Training will be provided to volunteers in post.

Supervision & Onsite Support

Each shift will have GCHC staff member present who you will liaise with before your shift and be able to call at all times during your shift should any issues arise.

Wellbeing & Inclusion

• GCHC 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 hour’s milestone reached.

The role is ideal for:

• People looking to gain experience in charity work.
• People looking to gain experience working or volunteering in the hospital environment.

To Apply:

Those interested should send a short personal statement to Gamer-In-Residence, Steven Mair, at steven.mair@gchc.scot by June 24th. Spaces are limited.

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