Flamingo Beach Volunteer @ Silverburn (Weekend)

Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity
VO97387

Flamingo Beach Volunteer @ Silverburn (Weekend)
Organisation: Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity
Location: Silverburn Shopping Centre, Glasgow, G53 6AG
Minimum Age: 16
Opportunity Summary
Following the success of the past two years, Silverburn is partnering with Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity and bringing back Flamingo Beach for another year! Flamingo Beach will be located inside the shopping centre and will be open to children and families visiting. For an entry fee, visitors will gain access to the beach and have the opportunity to play in the sand, build sand castles, and play with beach toys. Parents and carers will have a comfortable decking area to relax while their children enjoy the space.
The indoor beach will be open each day from Friday 20th of June to Sunday 24th of August, and we’re looking for weekend volunteers to help support this exciting activity.
Volunteer Tasks
Welcome families to the beach and collect entry fees
Support children and families to ensure everyone is safe and happy
Staff the small retail space beside the beach, selling themed merchandise
Help maintain a positive and fun atmosphere for all visitors
Shift Times
9:30am to 1:30pm
1:30pm to 5:00pm
Weekend shifts only (Saturday and/or Sunday)
Volunteer Benefits
Join a friendly, supportive team and meet new people
Receive a GCHC volunteer T-shirt and full training
Travel expenses reimbursed
Gain confidence and experience working with the public
Make a direct impact in raising vital funds for young patients, their families and NHS hospital staff
Volunteer Support Information
Induction & Training
All volunteers receive a full induction before their first shift.
Training includes:

Health & safety procedures for the Flamingo Beach area
Handling entry fees and basic cash procedures
Customer service guidance for interacting with families
Retail setup for merchandise sales

Supervision & Onsite Support
Each shift has a GCHC staff member or experienced lead volunteer present.
Volunteers are always supported while on duty—whether it’s their first or fifth shift.
Help is on hand to deal with any unexpected issues or questions from the public
Wellbeing & Inclusion
GCHC is committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming space for all volunteers.
Volunteers can share any access or support needs during onboarding.
Recognition
Volunteers are warmly recognised and thanked throughout their journey with us.
Volunteer hours are recognised with a small gift with each hours milestone reached.
The role is ideal for:
People looking to gain experience in events, retail, or charity work
Students or young people exploring future career paths
Anyone who enjoys public-facing roles in a fun and rewarding setting
Contact for More Information
If you’d like more information before registering your interest, please get in touch with our Volunteer Team:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0141 212 8750
We look forward to welcoming you to Team GCHC!