Volunteer Living Well Driver Expand Volunteer Living Well Hub Driver The Ayrshire Hospice is an experienced source of outstanding quality care and services which helps those with any life-limiting illness. Care is provided where there is no cure for the condition, but which improves the quality of each day for people who have a limited time to live. The hospice helps adults throughout Ayrshire and Arran with life limiting illness such as cancer, neurological conditions, end stage heart failure and lung disease. We help people to live as actively as they can to the end of their lives - however long that may be, where ever that may be. We not only take care of people’s physical needs but look after their emotional, spiritual and social needs too. Family members, close friends and carers are also supported both during a person’s illness and in bereavement. We provide care in a number of places. These include people’s own homes, hospitals and care homes as well as in our purpose built day care and in-patient units. Wherever suits our patients best. Volunteer drivers provide transport for patients to and from the Hospice and their home, with occasional transport to hospital appointments or trips out with healthcare premises. The benefits you will receive include:-The opportunity to gain experience in the charity sector-Take on a new challenge and meet new people-Opportunity to make a difference to your community-Learn and develop new skills and use existing skills to help others-Training and support to carry out your role-Reimbursement of expenses in accordance with our volunteer expenses policy Ayrshire Hospice welcomes applications from all sections of the community. You do not need to have any experience to volunteer in this role but ideally you should be able to demonstrate: -A full driving licence-Comprehensive insurance, covering volunteer driving and carrying oxygen-An understanding and commitment to the ethos of palliative care – nonjudgmental, accepting, patient, empathetic.-Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well to patients, families, carers and hospice staff-Possess a sensitive and calm approach to situations-Ability to be responsive to patient needs as they arise-Responsible and reliable-Be fit, healthy and competent to drive – reporting any health or other issues affecting driving through the course of your volunteering-Ability to keep up to date with hospice service provision developments-Willingness to uphold the values of the hospice The time you would commit to this role would be flexible, working to a weekly rota. Read the full role description here: Volunteer Living Well Driver Role Description To apply, download our application form here: Volunteer Application Form Completed application forms should be sent to [email protected]. Paper copies of our application form can be requested by calling 01292269200. Closing Date: 31st May 2024
Volunteer Retail Assistant Expand Help make today matter by supporting the Ayrshire Hospice as a Retail Assistant in our Hospice shops. Do you have a passion for fashion and love working with people? Then we have a new exciting opportunity for you. At Ayrshire Hospice we are currently looking for Volunteers to join our team. Volunteering is always in style!Volunteers play a huge part in the running of our stores and our retail chain could not function without the support they provide. We have various volunteer opportunities across all our Retail shops. Utilising your creativity and imagination you can assist with creating window and in store displays, selecting stock and turning it into something eye catching and tempting for our customers. An organiser’s dream volunteering role! Volunteering in the stockroom you can assist with sorting and organising donated stock and getting it ready for the shop floor. On the main shop floor, welcoming and assisting our customers and ensuring stock is regularly replenished, manning our tills and giving the best customer service possible. This is the perfect opportunity for a people person or a fashion fanatic. Benefits of Volunteering with Ayrshire Hospice Volunteering with us is flexible and fits around other work and life commitments, giving just 2 to 4 hours per week can make a real difference to the funds raised instore. Volunteering can help you develop your interpersonal skills and is a great opportunity to meet new people as volunteering helps encourages social inclusion. Many volunteers feel a sense of belonging as they have a chance to make a difference to others’ lives and be part of something more. Regardless of your reasons for wanting to volunteer we hope that you, along with our other volunteers have fun and enjoy any amount of time you are able to have with us! How do I apply? Download our volunteer application form. For further information contact Ayrshire Hospice on 01292 269200 or email [email protected] Read a full role description. Download an application form. Completed application forms can be sent to [email protected] or to Ayrshire Hospice HR Team 29 Miller Road, Ayr KA7 2AX. Closing date: 2nd July 2024 Scottish Charity No. SC011390. Registered Office: 29 Miller Road, Ayr, KA7 2AX