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Gardening volunteer

Join our team of staff and volunteers who help create peaceful outdoor spaces for patients and families.

Location: Katharine House Hospice, Weston Road, Stafford.

While this role focuses on the gardens, patients and families may stop to chat while enjoying the outdoor spaces.

Friendly conversation is welcome, and staff are always available for support if needed.

What you’ll do

  • Water plants and hanging baskets
  • Light weeding and tidying
  • Help seasonal flowers thrive
  • Keep outdoor spaces welcoming
  • Support small garden projects
  • Help care for our lawns.

What you’ll gain

  • Meet new people
  • Flexible volunteering hours
  • Support local hospice care
  • Fresh air and gentle activity.

Ready to join us?

Volunteer and become part of something meaningful. Help us raise funds that support people facing incurable illness.

Find out more

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About us

We are a registered hospice charity. Our free, specialist care and support is available to adults across Stafford and surrounding areas who have a progressive, life-limiting illness. We also support patient families, carers and healthcare professionals.

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How we help

Whether you’re living with an incurable illness, supporting someone close to you, or simply want to find out more about hospice care, we’re here to help.

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Support us

Donate. Shop. Fundraise. Volunteer. Find out more about how you can support us.

Volunteer stories

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Celebrating 275 years of kindness

Volunteers who have dedicated a combined 275 years of service to our hospice were recognised at a special celebration evening on Monday, 8 June.