Volunteer
By giving your time, skills and kindness, you can help support people living with progressive, incurable illness – and their families and loved ones too.
Held on the final day of Volunteers’ Week, the event brought together volunteers from across the charity. It was an opportunity to celebrate the difference they make to local patients and families and thank them for their ongoing support.
The hospice is supported by around 250 volunteers who give their time across retail, fundraising, administration, gardening, reception and patient-facing services.
Saying thank you to all
Long-service awards were presented to volunteers reaching milestones from five to 25 years. The evening also recognised the contribution made by every single volunteer across the charity.
From supporting customers in our shops and helping at fundraising events to assisting with administration, gardening and patient services, volunteers play a vital role in every area of our work.
“The commitment shown by our volunteers is truly remarkable. To have 275 years of service recognised in one room is an incredible achievement.
“On behalf of everyone at Katharine House Hospice, I’d like to thank every single volunteer for the difference they make to our charity and the people we support.” – Dave Fletcher, our Chief Executive.
What I enjoy most about volunteering is meeting so many different people. You get to chat with people of all ages and backgrounds, and every shift is different.Fay
It’s a really friendly environment, and I’ve made some great connections along the way.
Photos from the night
An evening of awards, laughter and plenty of well-deserved recognition.
The awards
25 years
- Anne Allen – Collectables
- Cyril Bird – Support Services
15 years
- Rob Hawkins – Collectables
- Karen Smithson – Eccleshall
- Emma Westley – Weekend Reception, Hospice
10 years
- Jackie Allen – Hednesford
- Ruth Carroll – Activity Volunteer
- Jonathan Clarke – Big Shop, Hanley
- Gill Farnworth – Eccleshall
- Janice Hackett – Hednesford
- Patricia Malkin – Stafford #2
- Annie Pask – Eccleshall
- Michael Roberts – Collectables
- Maryann Stringer – Donations
- Ian Woodward – Support Services, Fundraising
- Yvonne Woodward – Support Services, Fundraising
5 years
- Jamie Coupland – Ebay
- Sarah Hodgkinson – Newport
- Lynda Kelly – Penkridge
- Sandra Kelly – Stafford #2
- Kate Murphy – Newport
- Dianne Powell – Hednesford
- Graham Reaney – Hednesford
- Linda Salmon – Eccleshall
- Val Westerman – Norton Bridge
- Judy Whalley – Hospice Reception and Admin Support
Twenty-five years later, I’m still volunteering on reception at weekends.Cyril
It’s the people that have kept me here – the friendships, the sense of teamwork and knowing that together we’re helping people when they need it most. That’s a really satisfying feeling.
Inspired by our volunteers?
Find out more about volunteering and the different roles available across our charity.