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Volunteers are at the heart of the hospice and play an essential part in enabling us to provide the services we do.

We have an amazing team of more than 600 dedicated supporters who give their time, skills and experience to help the charity in a host of different ways.

From just a couple of hours a week, you too could do something worthwhile and enjoyable by lending a hand at the hospice, in our shops, at The Mill cafe, in our grounds or out in the community to support our important work. Hours are flexible, and it’s a great way to meet new people, develop your skills, and give back to a much-loved local cause.

There’s a wide range of roles available, with something to suit everyone – including working in admin, on reception, serving refreshments on the inpatient unit, befriending in the community, washing up in the kitchens, sorting stock donations for our shops, serving customers in our shops and cafe, driving furniture donation vans, helping out at events or in our gardens, and much more!

We can promise a very rewarding role which makes a real difference to the lives of local people. Not only that, it’s also a very sociable activity which can offer valuable work experience for those beginning a new education or career path. Our friendly staff and volunteers are here to support you every step of the way.

The following areas are where we have more demand at the moment, applications will be forwarded to the appropriate manager for consideration.  Please allow a couple of weeks for a response, this may take a little longer during busier periods.

If you have any queries please email volunteering@stcatherines.co.uk 

We have 600 volunteers who kindly give their time

Current vacancies

Volunteering

Board of Trustees Position – Senior Finance Professional Required

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a real difference by volunteering for a local cause? We are seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to join our Board of Trustees at St Catherine’s...

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Volunteer Community Ambassador (community-based)

The community engagement team support fundraisers in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble who hold a variety of events to support the work of the hospice. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with good people skills...

Days & hours:
Various

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Volunteers – Adlington

Our friendly volunteer shop assistants greet and assist customers, operate the tills and sort through donated stock. We have opportunities for various shifts and we’re looking for a team of volunteers to lend a hand.

Days & hours:
Various opportunities available.

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Volunteers – Ashton Main Shop

Our friendly volunteer shop assistants greet and assist customers, operate the tills and sort through donated stock.  We have opportunities for various shifts and we’re looking for a team of volunteers to lend a hand.

Days & hours:
Various opportunities available

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Volunteers – Drivers/Driver’s Mate

We are looking for Drivers/Driver's mate who can support the Hospice in transporting donations.

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Volunteers – Lostock Hall Shop

Our friendly volunteer shop assistants greet and assist customers, operate the tills and sort through donated stock. We have opportunities for various shifts and we’re looking for a team of volunteers to lend a hand.

Days & hours:
Various opportunities available.

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Volunteers – Longridge

Our friendly volunteer shop assistants greet and assist customers, operate the tills and sort through donated stock. We have opportunities for various shifts and we’re looking for a team of volunteers to lend a hand.

Days & hours:
Various opportunities available.

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Volunteers – Chorley Main Shop

Our friendly volunteer shop assistants greet and assist customers, operate the tills and sort through donated stock. We have opportunities for various shifts and we’re looking for a team of volunteers to lend a hand.

Days & hours:
Various opportunities available.

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