St Catherine's Hospice could not exist without the support it receives from volunteers. Volunteers are the life blood of the Hospice and they are essential to the services we provide, they are flexible in their availability, they bring with them a rich variety of life skills and more importantly they give their time so freely to the Hospice in so many ways, saving the Hospice thousands of pounds for their unpaid help.

Time is so precious, can you spare some of your time to support your local Hospice?

A few hours can make such a difference to the care provided for patients and their families. There are many different opportunities and a wide range of activities that you can become involved with. Hours can be arranged to fit in with your other commitments. Training will be provided whenever necessary.

Ways of Volunteering

In the Hospice...

• Manning the reception desk in the evening or at weekends
• Gardening - helping in the grounds
• Kitchen Volunteer
• General Ward Volunteer
• Auxiliary Nurse Volunteer
• Day Care Drivers - Driving patients from home to the Hospice and home again

Appeals - Fundraising...

• Administration and Clerical
• Helping with Mailings
• House to House Street Collections
• Lottery Drivers

Hospice Shops & Donation Centre....

• Helping donors to unload their donated goods
• Serving and Selling
• Sorting and pricing
• Merchandising Stock
• Window displays
• Checking Jig Saws
• Checking Video's
• Book Checkers
• Removing rubbish from shops
• Odd Job person

Hospice Vans...

• Collection and Delivery of Furniture
• Removal of unwanted Furniture
• Motor repairs

Please check the current vacancies list or contact Nikki Dobson, Resources Coordinator, on 01772 629171 to enquire about volunteering at St Catherine's Hospice.

For all CHARITY SHOP AND DONATION CENTRE ENQUIRIES; Please contact the Trading Office 01772 313063 for an informal chat or application form or email trading@stcatherines.co.uk

"Volunteers aren't paid, not because they are worthless but because they are priceless!"