The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) Family Services Team manages all volunteer programs operating/represented within the hospital.

As part of the Partnerships and Consumer Engagement Department, this team strives to positively impact the patient and family experience by providing additional support to children, either admitted or visiting the RCH, and their families.

The following programs/services are managed/facilitated by the RCH Family Services Team:

• The RCH Volunteer Program
• Ward Grandparent Program
• Visiting Volunteer Program
• Department Volunteers
• Consumer Representative Volunteers

The RCH Family Services team also oversees the volunteer led areas of the department including:

• The Family Hub
• Hoyts Bean Bag Cinema
• Scholastic Book Bunker

Please Note:  All our volunteers are motivated by a strong desire to assist patients and families. Volunteering does not suit candidates whose main motivation is to improve their current or future career prospects. Students seeking work-experience or work placements should refer to the Careers page.