Without the dedication and support of our volunteers, we would not be able to operate the service. There are a number of opportunities for volunteering within the hospice, some of these include:
Support and Wellbeing Centre
- Befriending patients
- Serving drinks and meals
- Assisting with arts, crafts and therapies
- Leading on interactive activities
Kitchen
- Assisting the catering team
- Serving meals
- General kitchen duties
(Please note this does not involve food preparation)
Drivers
- Drivers collect and return home patients attending Support and Wellbeing Center
- Volunteers must have a four door car with full comprehensive insurance
- A mileage allowance is paid
Volunteers need to be available from 9am to 10.30am and from 2.30pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday. (Drivers can be select the days they wish to volunteer)
Meet and Greet - Face of the Hospice
- Volunteers welcome and assist patients and visitors to the Hospice.
- Show patients to the Support and Wellbeing Centre
- Show visitors to the IPU
- Support our Ward Clerk
Digital Marketing
- Support the development of our social media platforms
- Blog writing
- Website improvements
- Increase brand awareness
- promotion of virtual fundraising
- Newsletter development
Gardening
- Volunteers assist the gardening team with weeding, planting and general garden maintenance.
For further information please contact Bonney on 01777 200060 or bonney@bassetlawhospice.org