About Volunteering
Volunteers have supported the Hospice since its opening in 1989, now offering well-established voluntary services in many different areas on a regular basis. Volunteers enhance the existing services to patients and families and they make a positive contribution to Hospice life.
Volunteers participate in orientation and specific training for the area where they help out. They are expected to be reliable, trustworthy and dedicated in their involvement with the Hospice.
Some of the areas in which volunteers support the Hospice are:
- In-patient Unit - ward helpers serving refreshments and meals,socialising with patients and visitors
- Day Hospice - helping trained staff care for Day Hospice patients, offering a range of services
- Occupational Therapy - helping with a wide variety of patient interest including gardening, arts and crafts, baking, intellectual activities, general befriending, music and trips out
- Transport - volunteer drivers assisting with patient transport and passenger assistance
- Reception - welcoming visitors, patient admissions/discharges and managing the telephone systems
- Animal Therapy - visiting ward and Day Hospice patients with their animal for the patient's benefit
Volunteers also assist with hairdressing, sewing and crafts, administration, garden, indoor plant and flower maintenance. They are also valued within fundraising and Hospice shops.
