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Volunteer FAQs

Interested in volunteering with Ayrshire Hospice but unsure how to get started or what role you'd like volunteer to? Read our handy volunteering FAQs below.

"It is very rewarding to see a patient’s face light up when you walk into their room and to know that the simplest thing you do for them makes a difference to their day. I really feel honoured to be here.”

Mhairi Davidson, ward catering volunteer

Why volunteer?

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By volunteering for the Ayrshire Hospice you are contributing to the services we offer to patients and families helping to make a difference in someone’s life by ‘Making Today Matter’

Volunteering offers a vast range of opportunities and benefits both to our organisation and to you as an individual.

You will meet new people and build friendships whilst having the opportunity to use your skills and learn new ones. Volunteering is a great opportunity to build confidence and self-esteem and could be a stepping stone to preparing for employment and gaining work experience.

Getting a current reference for your CV or University Application (UCAS) is also something you can gain.

Published: 26th August, 2019

Author: Alan Cameron

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What can I do as a volunteer?

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We have many different volunteer opportunities; all of the roles carried out are meaningful and supportive to patients, families, visitors and staff alike. Volunteers can help in patient environments such as; the in-patient unit, day services, occupational and complementary therapy or non-patient environments such as; shops, reception, fundraising, events, community friends groups or ambassadors. All volunteers are offered a general induction to the Hospice setting and further specific training for the area where you will be based. On-going training sessions and support is provided as you learn your role.

Published: 26th August, 2019

Author: Alan Cameron

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Will I need to be disclosure checked?

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If you are providing a service to patients, you will have to be Disclosure checked through Central Registered Body Scotland (CRBS) and complete a PVG Form.

This is a way of checking that you don't have any criminal convictions that should stop you from offering help or support to the people who use our services. There is no cost associated with this as it is a volunteering role and we will help you complete all the necessary paperwork

Published: 26th August, 2019

Author: Alan Cameron

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How many hours a week will I have to offer?

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This will depend on the role you apply for. The time commitment required for each role will be outlined on the role description. Even if you work full-time, are at school, college or University and have a busy lifestyle we will have a role that suits your availability.  

Published: 26th August, 2019

Author: Alan Cameron

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How long do I need to commit for?

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Ideally we ask for a commitment of one year. If your circumstances change in any way we would always seek to support this. However as a volunteer you are free to leave whenever you like if things don't work out we would just ask for as much notice as possible.

Published: 26th August, 2019

Author: Alan Cameron

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Will it cost me to volunteer?

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No, we will pay out of pocket expenses associated with your role. Travel expenses will be reimbursed at the public transport rate

Published: 26th August, 2019

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If I volunteer will it affect my benefits?

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Volunteering should not affect your benefits, as long you inform your advisor and comply with the guidelines around claim. Sometimes your advisor may request a letter of confirmation regarding your volunteering hours and expenses, which we can issue if required. For further information please speak to your advisor or visit  www.gov.uk/volunteering

Published: 26th August, 2019

Author: Alan Cameron

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How do I apply?

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Would you like to join us?

Please have a look at our opportunities in our volunteer vacancies

Published: 26th August, 2019

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The Ayrshire Hospice is licensed and regulated in Great Britain by the Gambling Commission under account number 4837.  www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk.

In 2019, £770,484 was raised from ticket sales in our weekly lottery and our seasonal Super Draw, with 20.25% being spent on prizes, 22.37% spent on expenses and 57.38% used to provide care for people with life limiting illness across Ayrshire - this translated to a fantastic £442,134! (based on the lottery submissions made by Ayrshire Hospice to the Gambling Commission, during the 2019 calendar year).

The weekly lottery and seasonal Super Draws are promoted by Ayrshire Hospice, 29 Miller Road, Ayr KA7 2AX. Responsible Person: Tracey Corrigan, Head of Fundraising. Registered Charity No. SC011390

In 2019, the likelihood of winning a prize was, on average, 1 in 300 in our regular Weekly Lotteries and 1 in 937 in our seasonal Super Draw.

£1 per entry. All proceeds to Ayrshire Hospice. Must be aged 16 or over to play. Underage gambling is an offence. Full terms and conditions can be found by clicking here.

If you feel you have a problem with gambling, visit www.begambleaware.org or call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133.

If you wish to self-exclude please click here or call our hospice team on 01292 288488.  Our self-exclusion policy is available to view on request.

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Ayrshire Hospice: 01292 269200
Ayrshire Hospice Fundraising: 01292 288488

Ayrshire Hospice is a Scottish Charity, SC011390, regulated by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) and also a Company Limited by Guarantee, SC102741, regulated by Companies House.