Volunteers - Find a role

We currently have over 40 existing volunteers and so vacancies are not always available. When we do have vacancies, we will advertise them on this page and you can apply for any roles you are interested in.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

Closing date of role

Tuesday 5 August 2025

Purpose of role

The role of the volunteer is to enhance the patient’s experience of The Christie Pharmacy by providing services of a non-nursing, non-medical nature and to free up the time of the paid members of staff at all levels to enable them to carry out the duties which they are qualified to do.

Scope of role

Haematology service, The Christie

Responsibility for role

Haematology service, marketing and engagement officer/co-ordinator, volunteers

Time commitment

10am to 2pm on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays

Related documents

  • Management of volunteers' policy
  • Health and safety policy
  • Local risk assessment(s)
  • Uniform and workwear policy and code of appearance
  • Volunteer agreement

Procedure

Volunteers are required to:

  • Be registered volunteers who are DBS checked and cleared
  • Wear identity badges, polo shirt and volunteer lanyard
  • Conform to Trust policies and procedures that they are made aware of
  • Report any accident/untoward occurrences to a member of staff
  • Comply with training provided
  • Duties will include:
    • greeting patients and visitors on arrival, introducing yourself in a welcoming and professional manner
    • preparing tea trolley under the guidance of the housekeeper
    • serving refreshments to the patients
    • collecting crockery and tidying drinks trolley
    • assisting staff to serve either lunches or evening meals
    • collecting used crockery and tidying trolley
    • collecting prescriptions from the pharmacy as and when required
    • chatting to patients as and when appropriate
    • dealing with general enquiries in a professional and consistent manner and offering support when required
    • sitting with patients who are on their own and would like some company, should the patient consent
    • to be aware whilst on the unit of any general housekeeping or health and safety issues that may arise
    • assisting with tidying patient’s bedside tray, particularly in preparation for meals being served
  • Do no other duties than those agreed in these guidelines
  • Ward staff will:
    • supervise the work of the volunteers
    • be able to deal with any queries/problems/concerns from volunteers
    • liaise with the marketing and engagement department as required
    • include volunteer activity in their risk assessments
    • offer a local induction
    • carry out an annual review to check how your role is going
  • The marketing and engagement department will:
    • Register volunteers on behalf of The Christie
    • Arrange training appropriate to volunteers’ needs
    • Maintain records of volunteers’ attendance at training sessions
    • Liaise with pharmacy staff and volunteers
    • Be available to deal with any matters of concerns for volunteers
    • Provide a clear description of your role

Mandatory training

Volunteers must complete:

  • online mandatory training as specified by the marketing and engagement department
  • additional training as required – to be provided by the departmental staff

Flu vaccination

Flu is a key factor in NHS winter pressures. It impacts on those who become ill, the NHS services that provide direct care as a result, and on the wider health and social care system that supports people in at risk groups. We encourage volunteers to be vaccinated to help reduce the spread of unplanned hospital admissions and pressure on the NHS

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

At The Christie, we aim to deliver healthcare services that are accessible and inclusive to everyone. We want our teams to reflect the diversity of the patients and communities we serve and therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.

To ensure The Christie is a place characterised by dignity and inclusivity, we ask that volunteers show equal respect to all staff, patients, visitors, and to each other regardless of their background or ability.

To apply for any of our volunteer roles, please download an application form. [Microsoft Word Doc - 876KB]

Once completed, please send your application form to the-christie.volunteers@nhs.net or to the following address:

Marketing and engagement
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Wilmslow Road
M20 4BX 

We receive high numbers of applications for volunteer places and unfortunately, we are not always able to offer a role to everyone that applies. We thank you for your interest and advise you to check this page regularly for any additional roles. 

Please note that the volunteer recruitment process can take a number of months to complete, which is why we ask for a minimum of six months commitment to The Christie.

Please do ensure you have taken time to carefully read the above information about the volunteering procedure and our FAQs. If you still feel you need advice, the voluntary services team can be contacted at the-christie.volunteers@nhs.net

Last updated: July 2025