Volunteer Roles
All of the roles carried out are meaningful and supportive to patients, families, visitors and staff alike. There are over 300 volunteers helping in the following teams: Reception, Day Hospice, Gardens, In-patient Unit, Driving, Minibus, Flower, Plant Care, Sewing, Administration, Hairdressing, Occupational Therapy, Complementary Therapy, Craft, Meals, Speakers, Catering, Chaplaincy, Shopping, Animal Therapy, Ward Events, Education and Stewarding.
There are also many volunteers helping to run the six Hospice shops and support fundraising and local friends' group activities.
Volunteer teams are involved in the various areas of support seven days a week between 8.30 am and 9.00 pm, and in fundraising may occasionally be outwith these hours for a specific event or activity. It is usual for volunteers to help out once per week for approximately 2-4 hours, though this varies. Volunteers need to be reliable and committed to their role so that the various voluntary services offered can be continued on a regular basis. Attending an interview should help to clarify which area will be most suitable.
To download sample Role Descriptions for some of the roles carried out by volunteers at the Hospice, please click below.
Minibus/Minicar Volunteer
Reception Team Volunteer
Occupational Therapy Volunteer
Shop Volunteer
Ward Volunteer
