Volunteers
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 any 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 6 key areas namely:-
- In-patient area
- Day Care
- Library
- Gardening
- Bereavement Support Group
- Hospice Magistrate Courts Tea Bars (Fundraising)
Most of our volunteers work approximately 3 hours per day one day a week covering mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.
CURRENT VACANCIES (updated Feb 2010)
Volunteers – In-patient Unit
We are looking for volunteers to help out on the in-patient unit at St Benedict’s at the following times.
Monday |
Breakfast shift |
8:00 am – 10:00 am |
Monday |
Lunchtime shift |
11:30 am – 1:30 pm |
Tuesday |
Breakfast shift |
8:00 am – 10:00 am |
Thursday |
Evening shift |
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm |
Friday |
Breakfast shift |
8:00 am – 10:00 am |
Sunday |
Breakfast shift |
8:00 am – 10:00 am |
Volunteers – Day Care
We are looking for a volunteer to work in our Day Care Centre on Tuesdays 10:00 am – 4:00 pm or two volunteers to split this shift (10 – 1 and 1 – 4)
Volunteer Gardeners
We are looking for volunteers who can help out in our award winning hospice garden. We are looking for anyone who can spare any time to assist our present volunteer gardeners to help with watering and weeding (no heavy work required as the garden is low maintenance).
Arts & Crafts Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers who can help to facilitate arts and craft sessions in our day care centre at St Benedict’s Hospice.
If you are interested in any of the above vacancies, then please contact Julie Dagg, Specialist Palliative Care Services Co-ordinator on Tel: 0191 5699191. Or alternatively click here for the application form (155k PDF) and a Volunteer Task Description (Please Attach)
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