Opportunities

Who Can Volunteer:-

Everyone from the age of 16 – previous experience not always necessary, but reliable caring individuals with a sense of humour.

Why Get Involved:-

You can meet new people, make new friends, learn new skills and contribute to the care and wellbeing of the guests at Woodlands.

What Can I Get Involved With?

Woodlands Hospice needs volunteers in all of the following areas:-

• Drivers - To transport our Day Therapy guests to and from the Hospice and to collect donations in the community and deliver to our Hospice shop in Walton Vale.
• Day Therapy Helpers- To provide a warm welcome, refreshments and lunch to our guests.
• Hairdressers - To help our guests and patients feel good about themselves.
• Ward Helpers-To serve refreshments to our patients and visitors in the In-Patient Unit
• Catering Assistants-To help prepare meals for our guests and patients
• Fundraisers –To help at fundraising events and with bucket collections, bag packs and selling Hospice lottery tickets. Also help with fundraising tasks in the office, such as database input, mail shots and counting cash etc.
• Gardeners - To maintain the gardens at the Hospice
• Shop Assistants – To work at our Hospice shop in Walton Vale
• Receptionists - To greet our guests, patients and visitors and help answer telephone calls.
• Administrative Assistants – To help with various tasks including filing, general office duties and database input.

All volunteers will receive training and support to carry out their duties. Out of pocket expenses are provided. Hours can be arranged to suit individual needs.

References

You will need to provide the names of two referees and a CRB check may be required for some posts.