We have a variety of roles based within the Hospice. Our largest team of volunteers is our receptionists who cover 4-hour shifts a day and welcome our patients, their carers and our visitors from 9:00 – 20:00, every day of the year. We also have other fun opportunities within the hospice such as serving in our Orangery Café, as an Inpatient Ward Companion, within our Wellbeing Centre and many more. We also have a team of volunteers who work with our award-winning gardener to help ensure our gardens remain beautiful all year around.
We also run a scheme for younger volunteers over the age of 16 who are hoping to gain valuable experience in a variety of roles with patients and relatives.
Huw and Maisie, Pets as Therapy (PATS) Volunteers
“I wanted to give back after the special support we received, and it’s a great pleasure to visit each week.
In finding our feet again, I thought it would be fitting to start a new tradition with Maisie by volunteering at the Hospice”
Admin Volunteer
To help our various departments with administration for us to deliver exceptional palliative and end of life care to our patients and those important to them.
Coach/Mentor
Support coaches in the achievement of their professional goals through a programme of one-to-one sessions, typically one every month. Use techniques such as active listening, questioning, challenging, summarising and confirming action. Gives coaches an ‘experienced ear’ and space to help them understand the changes they want to make, and help embed these into sustained behaviours
You will be liaising with sponsors, volunteer leads, and the Hospice Secretary for the process of programmes.
Complementary Therapist
Complementary therapists provide a valuable service in offering therapies to aid the symptom management of patients. These treatments are also extended to carers and family members along with the recently bereaved.
We are looking for someone to offer complementary therapy including massage, reflexology or reiki tailored to the individual needs of attendees of the Wellbeing Centre and promote the Complementary Therapy Service.
Facilities Volunteer
We need volunteers to help in our various departments with all types of building and infrastructure maintenance. This is to ensure that the exceptional end of life care we provide to our patients and families is maintained at the highest possible level.
Gardeners
Support our facilities team to maintain the upkeep of our hospice gardens.
Duties include:
- Managing our low maintenance high visual impact gardens.
- Tidying, sweeping and trimming.
- Seasonal planting.
- Digging and watering and any other related duties.
Hairdresser
Provide a hairdressing/barber service to our patients either on our inpatient unit or in the Wellbeing Centre, ensuring that patients receive exceptional care and the little extras a hospice can offer them.
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Volunteer Occupational Therapy Assistant’s support our patients and those important to them on our In-Patient Unit, in the community & our Wellbeing Centre. You will asses and make recommendations for appropriate intervention of patients’ needs with regard to Activities of Daily Living, management of symptoms and you will run groups in the Wellbeing Centre when required.
Orangery Cafe Assistant
We require a friendly and hard-working volunteer to support our staff in the Orangery Café. You will be required to prepare food and refreshments for staff, volunteers, patients and visitors.
Pets as Therapy
Pets as Therapy Volunteers interact with patients and those important to them on our Inpatient Unit and those attending our Wellbeing Centre
Physiotherapist
We require a volunteer physiotherapist for a minimum of 2 hours a week. The volunteer will support our patients and those important to them on our Inpatient Unit
Reception Volunteer
We need to maintain a seamless service on our main hospice reception. Our volunteer receptionists are on the front line and are often the first contact that patients and visitors have with the hospice. First impressions are vitally important and it is largely up to our receptionists to ensure that patients and visitors feel welcome and comfortable.
Ward companion
Ward Companions support our patients and those important to them on our Inpatient Unit. The ward companion can offer ‘a listening ear’, company and practical support