Volunteer
Our volunteers come from all walks of life, bringing a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and skills which is what makes our team of volunteers truly extraordinary. No matter the role you are interested in, there is a shared common goal: together, we can make a difference for babies, children, young people, and their families across the East Midlands.
View our current volunteer opportunities Click here to log in to the Volunteer Portal
Giving your time to a good cause
Volunteers get involved for a variety of reasons. Some want to make a positive difference to the babies, children, young people and families that we support, others want to develop new skills and some simply want to meet new people and have fun. Whatever the reason, there are so many ways you can help, so if you have an hour to spare or a whole day, we would love to hear from you.
Get involved
Whether you’re the warm, welcoming face that greets families as they arrive or the caring hands tending to our beautiful gardens, each role contributes directly to the experience of every family who visits our hospice.
Meet new people, learn new skills and help raise funds for local children. Find out about volunteering in a Rainbows shop near you.
As an event or community fundraising volunteer, you can play a vital role in helping at one of our many events we hold throughout the year.
Hear from Our Volunteers
‘Volunteering at Rainbows is a truly rewarding experience. From my first day, it was clear what a welcoming and supportive place it is and what amazing work goes on here. My role means I see every week how much the Hospice helps the babies, children, young people and their families. Many people have said to me that it must be a sad place but on the whole it is the most uplifting place to be as it makes such a difference.’- Rachel
‘Volunteering at Rainbows has given me new experiences and insights and is incredibly manageable to fit in alongside my other job and other commitments, thanks to the flexibility of the role. There are voluntary roles within Rainbows to suit so many different people, and having the opportunity to get involved in such a brilliant organisation is certainly worth an investment of your time!’– Rebecca
What’s it like to volunteer with Rainbows?
We hope that volunteering with Rainbows is something which feels rewarding, flexible and enjoyable.
Therefore, we’re proud that this is shown in the results from our latest annual volunteer survey, giving volunteers the opportunity to share their experiences of volunteering with us.