How to Become a Volunteer
If you would like to help make a difference through volunteering, please complete an application form and return it to us at the Hospice. Application forms are available by clicking here or by telephoning the Hospice on 01292 269200. Alternatively, you could pop into the Hospice or any Hospice Charity Shop to pick up an application pack.
When an application form is received, references will be checked and an initial interview will be arranged with the Voluntary Services Manager to discuss your offer of help. This will usually take place within 2 - 3 weeks of an application being received. All offers of a volunteer role with the Hospice will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure Scotland check being carried out.
Volunteers are placed (after attending the general induction session) according to their interests, skills and experience, together with the needs of the Hospice at the time.
All volunteers are offered a general induction to the Hospice setting and further specific training for the area where they will be based. Additional Helping Skills and Health & Safety training is also provided. Ongoing support is provided via regular meetings and further training as required.
Who can volunteer?
- People over the age of 16 years.
- People with compassion, sensitivity and a willingness to be involved in the service.
- People looking for a rewarding and structured way to utilise their spare time.
- People who wish to give something back to the community they live in.
- People looking to share their existing skills and ideas for the benefit of others.
- People with a desire to develop new skills and a route to a new career or opportunity.
- People who can become valuable ambassadors to the community outside sharing the vision and philosophy of the Hospice with their friends and neighbours.
If you have any questions about volunteering, please click here to contact the Voluntary Services Team.
