Silverburn Festive Volunteers

It’s that magical time of year again! We’re back at Silverburn with a host of festive activities – and we’d love your help to make it all happen. We’re delighted to share that the much-loved Gift Wrapping Station will be returning this year, alongside a range of fun volunteering opportunities:

• Christmas Pop-Up Shop – welcome customers and process sales
• Gift Wrapping Station – wrap presents with care (from Saturday 12th December)
• Choir Collections – support fundraising while our wonderful choirs perform (from Saturday 29th November)
• Elfing Duties – spread joy by handing out sweets to children who’ve visited Santa and collecting donations (from Saturday 21st November)

Each role is clearly defined, so you can pick from the above activities and you’ll know exactly what you’re signing up for.

By joining us, you’ll be helping to spread Christmas cheer, soak up the festive spirit, and raise vital funds for the families we support.

Volunteer Tasks

Each activity has different tasks associated with it, volunteers will get a full view of what’s involved with each activity prior to signing up.

Shift Times

Shift times vary depending on the centre's opening/closing times but we have morning, afternoon and evening shifts available EVERY day from the 11th of November until the 24th of December! This is a very flexible opportunity so whether you can do one, five, twenty shifts, we would love to hear from you.

Volunteer Benefits

• Join a friendly, supportive team and meet new people
• Receive a Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity 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

Induction & Training

• All volunteers receive a full induction before their first shift.
• Training includes:
  • Health & safety procedures for the event
  • Basic cash handling procedures
  • Customer service guidance for interacting with supporters

Supervision & Onsite Support

• Each shift has a Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity staff member 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.

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 or charity work
• Students or young people exploring future career paths
• Anyone who enjoys public-facing roles in a fun and rewarding setting

If you are interested, please click the ‘Apply’ button below!