Hospital Charity Organisation | Children's Hospital Trust

The Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital is the only dedicated specialist paediatric hospital in sub-Saharan Africa and it depends on the support of the Provincial Government of the Western Cape and donations it receives from individuals across the globe.

Volunteering at the Children's Hospital Trust

The Children's Hospital Trust, the fundraising arm of the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, is always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help out in various ways. Whether you have some time to spend assisting with a fundraising event or a few hours spare to assist in the office when a new campaign is being planned, your presence will always be appreciated.

If you are able to assist the Children's Hospital Trust please complete this online contact form.

Host Your Own Fundraising Event

Many individuals and organisations host their own fundraising events on behalf of the Children's Hospital Trust.
Find out more about hosting your own fundraising event.

Volunteering at the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital

Friends of the Children's Hospital Association
Friends of the Children's Hospital Association is a voluntary support group to the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital. Established in 1978 this special organisation believes that physical and emotional healing work simultaneously.

Volunteers with brightly coloured toy trolleys filled with fun goodies visit the hospital wards giving love and comfort to sick children who are often scared and missing their families. Volunteering changes lives - for both the volunteers and the patients.

If you would like to volunteer your time to spend time interacting with the little patients, please contact the "Friends of the Children’s Hospital Association-FOCHA".
They are a non-profit organization, (003-380NPO) based at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital.
This special organisation believes that physical and emotional healing work simultaneously.

Volunteers with brightly coloured toy trolleys visit the Hospital wards, giving love and comfort to sick children who are often scared and missing their families. The Friends of the Children’s Hospital Association also manages the Family Resource Centre, which offers counselling and support for the parents of the patients.
Please call the Friends of The Children’s Hospital Association on (021) 658 5243 or (021) 658 5048 or email focha@iafrica.com and advise them of your available days and times.
They will send you an application form to complete and then you’ll need to attend an orientation, which takes place once a month.

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