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Volunteering
Volunteering at the Trust
Volunteering at the Trust is a great way to support your local hospital and we know our volunteers make a significant difference to both our patients and staff every day.
We would love to hear from you if you would like to volunteer at one of our hospitals in York, Scarborough, Bridlington, and Selby, or one of our smaller community sites.
Volunteering at Scarborough's Urgent and Emergency Care Centre
We are looking for volunteers to join our new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre at Scarborough Hospital, which opens in 2024. Please complete the expression of interest form and we will be back in touch with further details.
Other volunteering opportunities
Recruitment for new volunteers at our other sites is currently closed. If you're interested in becoming a volunteer, please complete this volunteering expression of interest form and we will be back in touch when recruitment reopens.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please get in touch with the volunteer team via yhs-tr.ysthvolunteer@nhs.net or call 01904 724 229.
Frequently asked questions
After submitting an application, how long does it take to become a Trust volunteer?
It takes 8-12 weeks, including recruitment checks, an information session, and an induction session.
Do you offer work experience?
Our volunteering roles are designed to improve the patient experience, not for work experience purposes. We do sometimes offer work experience placements for those under 18. Find more details on work experience placements here.
Volunteering requirements
To apply and become a volunteer, we ask that people:
- Commit to a minimum of six months, initially
- Make a weekly commitment of one four-hour shift
- Must be aged 16 and above. Please note, volunteers under 18 require parental consent. Some roles are only appropriate for volunteers aged 18+
To find out more about Volunteering with the NHS please visit NHS England's volunteering webpage.
Support Scarborough Hospital's cafe
The Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) is looking for more volunteers to support the cafe at Scarborough Hospital.
To find out more and apply for the role, visit the RVS website.
Friends of York Hospitals
Friends of York Hospitals is a charity founded in 1953 to support the care and rehabilitation of patients from York Hospital, Nelson's Court, and White Cross Court.
The charity works in partnership with the Trust through volunteering and supports the work of York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity by fundraising for specialist equipment and projects to increase the facilities and care for patients and their families.
The charity could not carry out its work without the generosity of local people giving their time. If you are interested in learning more about Friends of York Hospitals and its volunteering and membership opportunities, please visit the FOYH website.
