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Providing play to children and young people in hospital across Ireland and supporting their families

Children in Hospital (CIH) has over 300 volunteers nationwide and an enormous extended community of friends, families, extended families, parents and guardians. Our volunteers work in conjunction with hospital play specialists and/or ward staff to facilitate play for sick children in 14 hospitals throughout Ireland. Volunteers go where the children are, whether this be in hospital waiting rooms, playrooms, on wards, in emergency waiting rooms, or at the bedside of a child in isolation. Play volunteers provide children with an opportunity to play and enjoy themselves which helps to reduce the stress and boredom being in hospital can cause. Quite often our services benefit not only the child but the parent as well, as parents who have spent anything from hours to weeks at the bedside of their sick child can take the opportunity to go and have a cup of tea/ something to eat/ a shower or to make a phone call or sometimes to simply get outside for some fresh air, knowing that their child will be well cared for and entertained by our trained volunteers. To join our team of Play volunteers please register your interest by contacting our office on 012903510 or by emailing us at info@childreninhospital.ie. If you are unable to volunteer but would like to support us in other ways please visit our website at www.childreninhospital.ie where you can become a member or donate :)

CHY: 6632 RCN: 20012632

11/09/2025

Meet Catherine Brady, one of our incredible Play Volunteers, who's fundraising this month to support our services!

"I’m taking on a big challenge this September to walk 139 km of the of the Camino! The route runs from Ponte de Lima through Valença (Portugal), and then on to Redondela, Pontevedra, Caldas de Rei, and finally Santiago (Spain).

This challenge is especially meaningful to me because I’ve seen firsthand how play volunteering brings joy, comfort, and support to children during some of the toughest moments of their lives. I hope that by completing this walk, I can help make a real difference for the children and families that CIH supports.

If you’re in a position to donate, I’d be so grateful. Every contribution will go towards making hospital stays a little brighter for children across Ireland."

If you would like to support Catherine's Fundraiser, see here - https://gofund.me/c998116f4

04/09/2025

🎉 Win a Leinster Rugby Jersey signed by the Men's Leinster Team — including stars James Lowe, Gary Ringrose, Ronan Kelleher, and many more!

Only €5 per entry! Proceeds will support Children in Hospital Ireland!

The winner will be drawn on the 5th of September 2025!

Enter here - https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/SignedLeinsterJerseyRaffle

06/08/2025

Share your experience! We want to hear from those who have transitioned from child to adult paediatric healthcare!

👉 Click here - https://form.jotform.com/251732352483052
It will take less than 2 MINUTES!!

❔ Have questions?
Email - caroline.heary@universityofgalway.ie

06/08/2025

It's not too late!! We still have a limited number of entries for this years Dublin Marathon on October 26th!

Apply for an entry via the link in our bio and help fundraise for Children in Hospital!

01/08/2025

Volunteer Applications Are Now Open!

We're looking for volunteers in:
- Mayo University Hospital
- Across CHI Hospitals
- Cavan General Hospital
- Limerick General Hospital
- Waterford University Hospital
- St. Luke’s General, Kilkenny

Apply Now - https://childreninhospital.ie/volunteer-with-children-in-hospital/

30/07/2025

We've kicked off our stationary cycle fundraiser today at Dundrum Town Centre!

If you're in the area, please come down to say hello or jump on a bike! You can also donate via the link in out bio!

A big thank you to for providing the bikes for today 🙌

16/07/2025

Join our stationary cycle fundraiser and go the distance to raise funds to support children in hospital!

Why not bring your friends, colleagues or just yourself! We would love to see you there!

Email Jackie - fundraising@childreninhospital.ie to book a slot and let us know you're coming!

11/07/2025

KIDSHUB IS NOW LIVE!

We've answered the most asked questions children have about going to hospital!

Developed with children, parents and medical professionals, this resource will help children learn more about the hospital environment and prepare for an upcoming hospital stay!

Access KidsHub here - https://kidshub.childreninhospital.ie/

With special thanks to the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal at Community Foundation Ireland for funding this project!

09/07/2025

Join the team at CIH!

We are looking for a volunteer coordinator to support the volunteer teams across Dublin children’s hospitals supporting children and families in challenging circumstances.

Find out more about the role here -https://activelink.ie/sites/default/files/attach/notice-entry/2025/07/03/Job%20description%20Child%20Family%20Support%20Volunteer%20Coordinator.pdf

04/07/2025

Join us for our next webinar 'Empowering Yourself: Tips on Using Your Voice to Advocate for Your Child in a Healthcare Setting', led by Dr Austin O'Carroll.

Dr Austin O Carroll has been an inner-city GP since 1997. The focus of his career has been improving access for communities affected by marginalisation or deprivation to quality primary healthcare. He founded several initiatives including Safetynet, GMQ, Partnership for Health Equality, GP Care for All amongst others.

Register at the following link:
https://informationhub.childreninhospital.ie/webinars-and-events/

We hope to see you all there 😊

19/06/2025

Children in Hospital Ireland are delighted to have received funding from the Toy Show Appeal by Community Foundation Ireland.

This project will help bring more CIH Volunteers to children and families at a time when they need support most! - Helping to make Hospital a happier place through play

The Late Late Show Community Foundation Ireland

18/06/2025

Address

4-5 Burton Hall Road
Sandyford
DUBLIN18

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+35312903510

Website

http://www.childreninhospital.ie/

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