NEW. Friends of the RUH

18/08/2026

Calling all & ! We want you to become one of our new at the .

We know from previous and existing students, like Aarushi, how much they get from volunteering with us, it helps with their studies, get employment, learn fantastic life skill - and importantly they get some much back too!

We have a recruitment evening on 1st October 2026 at 5pm. To apply you can either call on 01225 824046 or email at [email protected]. You can also arrange to speak with our volunteer manager, Karen Paddock at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!

There are lots of opportunities to volunteer across the hospital, so you can find a role that interests you. Just click on the Volunteer job titles below

30/07/2026

On this we wish to say a huge to all the and of the Friends of the RUH. Without your generosity we couldn't support the RUH Bath the way we do.

Thanks to all of you, this year we have made £400,000 available in grants to the RUH to help support the experience.

What an amazing impact friends can have when they come together.

19/07/2026

We've a fantastic role available for people to apply for, this one is a Children's Ward role available to support the .

This Volunteer role is designed to support the clinical team on the children’s ward with the delivery of tasks that are important to them and their patients.
The focus of the role will be to support staff providing healthy snack and food at mealtimes, around play and encourage hydration, as well as other activities contained in the role description.

There are lots of opportunities for people to volunteer in this role, so if you have free time in the week or at weekends and want to support children, this might be
the role for you!

For more information about this and our other volunteer roles, please check out the link here https://friendsoftheruh.org.uk/opportunity/childrens-ward-volunteers/

17/07/2026

We've a fantastic role available for people to apply for, this one is a Children's Ward role available to support the .

This Volunteer role is designed to support the clinical team on the children’s ward with the delivery of tasks that are important to them and their patients.

The focus of the role will be to support staff providing healthy snack and food at mealtimes, around play and encourage hydration, as well as other activities contained in the role description.

There are lots of opportunities for people to volunteer in this role, so if you have free time in the week or at weekends and want to support children, this might be
the role for you!

For more information about this and our other volunteer roles, please check out the link here https://friendsoftheruh.org.uk/opportunity/childrens-ward-volunteers/

15/07/2026

Today is and one of the most amazing things you can give away is a little of your time by volunteering.

Volunteer and give a smile, a helping hand and little bit of support that can mean the world to a patient or their loved ones.

The most valuable gifts aren’t wrapped, its simply your time, generosity and company.

If you'd like to know more about volunteering with us, check out our website here: https://friendsoftheruh.org.uk/volunteer/opportunities/

07/07/2026

We want to say a massive to all our volunteers, wherever you , your impact on patients and staff is huge and we could do what we do without you!

If you would like to know more about becoming a volunteer, or want to volunteer with us, please check out our website here: https://friendsoftheruh.org.uk/volunteer/opportunities/

26/06/2026

Today is and at the Friends of the RUH and we are lucky enough to have some of the most amazing who bring joy and happiness to many patients, visitors and staff. Viv and Daisy the dog are one of our fantastic dogs and its always a pleasure to see them.

If you fancy volunteering with us (roles without dogs are available!) checkout our vacancies here: https://friendsoftheruh.org.uk/volunteer/opportunities/

25/06/2026

We've another fantastic role available, this one is a Children's Ward role available to support on the .

This Volunteer role is designed to support the clinical team on the children’s ward with the delivery of tasks that are important to them and their patients.

The focus of the role will be providing support around the provision of healthy snack and food at mealtimes, around accessing play and encourage hydration, as directed, as well as other activities contained in the role description.

There will be opportunities for volunteers every day of the week, so if you have free time in the week or at weekends and want to support children, this might be the role for you!

For more information about this and our other volunteer roles, please check out the link here https://friendsoftheruh.org.uk/opportunity/childrens-ward-volunteers/

23/06/2026

Today is and at the Friends of the RUH we'd like to say a huge to all the amazing staff and volunteers at the who all do an incredible job of helping all our community when they most need it.

If you'd like to with us and be part of a fantastic team, check out our vacancies here:https://friendsoftheruh.org.uk/volunteer/opportunities/