Do you want to do something amazing?
We’re extremely fortunate that a huge part of our team is made up of volunteers, many of whom have been with the hospice for a considerable amount of time.
Ranging in age from 14 up to 80 plus, each and every one of our volunteers adds a different dimension to our organisation, sharing experience, knowledge or skills. From our shops to patient care, IT and admin support to gardening, there really is a volunteering opportunity for everyone.
If you or someone you know might be interested or would like to find out more about our volunteering opportunities, without commitment, then please contact our Voluntary Services team on 01785 254645 or email us at voluntaryservices@khhospice.org.uk for more details.
If you are reading this as one of our volunteers, a huge thank you for everything you do.
Join our award winning volunteers!
Our volunteer team were awarded the Queen’s Award for Volunteering – an achievement we are all extremely proud of.
Our volunteer roles are as varied as the individuals who support us and we also recognise that availability differs from person to person and where some prefer to volunteer in their chosen area on a regular basis, others are happy to help out as and when to fit in with their own commitments.
Whether you want to learn a new skill, update your CV, make use of some spare time or give something back to the community there’s bound to be a role for you!
Not sure? Why not try a taster session? Come along for a couple of hours to see if volunteering works for you. Just call into a KHH store or contact voluntaryservices@khhospice.org.uk / 01785 254645 to arrange.
What can you get out of volunteering?
- New skills and valuable work experience.
- A chance to make new friends.
- Improved mental health and wellbeing.
- Giving something back.
- Improving your confidence.
- Sense of connection to others in the community.
Current volunteer opportunities
Retail volunteers needed
Our Retail Team is particularly in need of additional volunteers for our stores in and around Leek, Rugeley, Cannock and Norton Bridge. No experience is necessary as full training is provided.
If you fancy something a little different, why not volunteer with our eBay team? As an eBay volunteer, you’ll assist the team in picking, packing, product photography and sending items to our customers.
Want to know more?
Pop into your local store for a chat or contact us.
Hospice volunteers needed
Please ring to book a taster session/informal chat – Faye/Kerry or Sue on 01785 254645 ext 212
Activity volunteer (hospice based)
Aim: Support the outpatient care team in providing a welcoming, calm and supportive environment for patients and families.
Main tasks:
- Escorting patients to their relevant appointments.
- Provide information, support, interaction and companionship for patients and families during their visit.
- Observe patients and share any relevant (no matter how trivial) information to the qualified nursing team.
FULL TRAINING WILL BE GIVEN
Minimum Age 18+
DBS check required
Online training
Main reception volunteer(s)
Aims: To provide a warm welcome and efficient reception service for patients and their families, staff, volunteers and visitors at our hospice.
Monday to Fridays: 9 am – 1 pm & 1 pm – 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am – 2 pm
Main reception – hospice
Main tasks:
- Ensuring all visitors/patients sign in and out
- To meet and greet families and visitors of patients
- Ensure reception is kept well-presented and organised
- Answering and forwarding phone calls to all departments across the organisation
- Accepting deliveries and collections of goods
- Processing incoming donations of cash / cheques from visitors
- Assisting some of the hospice departments with occasional jobs such as envelope stuffing and mailshots also light admin tasks e.g. processing post, photocopying, filing etc
FULL TRAINING WILL BE GIVEN
Minimum age 18+
DBS check required
Online training
Please ring to book a taster session/informal chat – Faye/Kerry or Sue on 01785 254645 ext 212
Contact us
If you would like to know more about volunteering opportunities call our Voluntary Services Team on 01785 254645. Or click one of the buttons below based on your interest.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering!