I would like my money to buy a specific piece of equipment. Find out more. Expand This is possible but can take some time for the Fundraising Team to clarify with the hospital wards what items they may need and the cost involved. Please call your Fundraising contact or our Supporter Care team to discuss this further on 0121 333 8506.
Please can you send a t-shirt / running vest for my fundraising event? Proud to be supporting Birmingham Children's Hospital Expand We do have t-shirts available for adults. We ask for a suggested donation of £5 per t-shirt to cover our costs in purchasing these. Running vests are also available, and we ask for a suggested donation of £8 per vest to cover our costs in purchasing these.
How do I make sure that the money on my online giving page (Just Giving, Virgin Money Giving etc) goes to a specific hospital ward? Specifying where your money goes. Expand To support a specific hospital ward please select Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity as your chosen charity when setting up your online giving page. You can then include some free text about what you are doing and why - it is in this section that we suggest you mention the specific ward or department you are raising funds for. If you haven’t registered your fundraising with us, it is really helpful to complete our online fundraising registration form. This includes a section asking where you would like your money to go.
Do you have any charity places for the London Marathon? How can you join team BCH? Expand Yes, we do have a small number of charity places available for the London Marathon. However, as there is such a demand for these places, we ask that anyone interested completes our enquiry form. We also urge supporters to enter the public ballot as they might be fortunate in gaining a place this way. Once the public ballot is revealed around early October, we will also inform those people who have completed an enquiry form whether or not they have been successful. NB to run for Birmingham Children's Hospital there is usually a minimum sponsorship level to raise approximately £2,500 - £3,000.
What training and support will I be given? Expand Whatever volunteer role you choose to take on, we will give you all the training and support you need to feel comfortable in your work. All fundraising volunteers have a staff member who they can go to for help and support.
What skills and experience do I need? Expand Some of our volunteering opportunities require you to have particular skills but these are clearly stated in the role profiles. The majority do not require you to have any experience or specialist skills and we will provide all the training and information you need.
How much time do I have to give? Expand This can vary to suit you. We will let you know what opportunities are coming up, when and how much time it will take and you can sign up to volunteer.
How old do I need to be to volunteer? Expand To volunteer you must be at least 16 years of age. Volunteers aged 16 or 17-years-old will need written consent from their parent or guardian.
Can I volunteer within the hospital? Expand Yes, you can volunteer in our hospital but this is not something that we organise. You will need to contact the hospital volunteer service. Email: [email protected] Tel: 0121 333 9999 extension 6726.
Will I have to be interviewed? Expand Our volunteering opportunities do not require a formal interview. We will ask you to complete an application form to enable us to offer you a suitable opportunity. An informal meet and greet session will then be arranged to discuss the service and opportunities further.
Will I get my expenses paid? Expand Unfortunately, our volunteers do not receive any payment for their work however we are able to reimburse travel expenses if required. Please get in touch with our Volunteer Co-ordinator if you would like to discuss further.