Volunteering for St Benedict’s Hospice
Volunteers contribute a great deal to the quality of care provided by assisting in the care of patients and their relatives. They are highly valued by the staff and their work is much appreciated by patients and their families.
The Hospice offers volunteers the opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends and achieve satisfaction in giving something back to their community. We provide on-the-job training and an induction which introduces you to the work of the hospice and volunteers. Volunteers are also encouraged to attend educational courses that are run by the Hospice.
The aim of the volunteer is to strengthen the workforce of the Hospice / Palliative Care Team and provide a complementary service which under the supervision of the professional team, gives practical and supportive help to the patients, relatives and the bereaved whenever and wherever possible.
We currently use volunteers in 7 key areas namely:-
- In-patient area
- Day Care
- Library
- Gardening
- Bereavement Support Group
- Hospice Magistrate Court Tea Bars (Fundraising)
Most of our volunteers work approximately?2-3 hours per day, one day a week covering mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.
We currently have volunteer vacancies in the following areas:
Volunteer (in patient unit) Monday evening 4:30 – 6:00pm
Volunteer Receptionist (In-patient unit) Afternoons
Volunteer gardeners Any day, any time.
If you are interested in volunteering and would like to find out more, please telephone Julie Dagg: 0191 5699191 or e-mail julie.dagg@sotw.nhs.uk
Or download an application form and send to:
Julie Dagg
Specialist Palliative Care Services Co-Ordinator
St Benedict’s Hospice
Monkwearmouth Hospital
Sunderland
SR5 1NB