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: 30 September 2023
Volunteer Living Well Support Expand Living Well Support Volunteer 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. We are recruiting for four Living Well Support Volunteer's. This role is to support people living in our communities to live well with their illness. We currently do this in a variety of ways – face to face in our Hubs, online via zoom, and via activity packs in the post. You could support us in any or all of these formats. The time you would commit to this role would be flexible. Ideally, we would like ongoing (weekly) commitment to the service, particularly for face to face service and social chat online. However, if you can commit a period of time regularly to the hospice e.g. a creative writing course for 6 weeks we would also consider this. 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 Read the full role description here: Living Well Support Volunteer 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: 30th September 2023
Volunteer Customer Service Assistant Expand Help make today matter by supporting the Ayrshire Hospice as a Customer Service 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. 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 in our stores in our locations throughout Ayrshire. As a customer service assistant, you will be enhancing every customers experience. You will be welcoming and on hand to assist as well as manning the tills. To read the full role description, click here: roledescriptioncustomerserviceassistantvolunteer.pdf Benefits of Volunteering with Ayrshire Hospice Volunteering with us is flexible and fits around work and life commitments. Giving just 2 to 4 hours per week can make a real difference. Volunteering is a great opportunity to meet new people and be included in a caring, diverse group of people and perhaps even make some new friends for life! 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. The knowledge and skills used in all of our volunteer roles can be great for students looking to enhance their experience and CV to give them an edge in future job applications. 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 here: Volunteer Application Form For further information contact Ayrshire Hospice on 01292 269200 or email [email protected] Completed application forms can be sent to [email protected] or to Ayrshire Hospice HR, Lochranza Building, Ailsa Hospital, Dalmellington Road, Ayr, KA6 6AB. Closing Date: 30 September 2023