Treetops has almost 400 volunteers all
of whom generously donate their time to every area of the Hospice including care services, retail, fundraising and administration.
Their donated time saves the Hospice over
£250,000 per year in salary costs.
Why use volunteers?
Volunteers from the local community enhance the quality of care
we can give and their contribution is very much valued by patients, carers and staff.
Volunteers are very much part of the whole team with a common
aim of providing high quality services.
What skills or qualifications do I need?
· You need to have a genuine interest in being involved with people of all
ages and backgrounds, and openness to their differences and individual needs.
·
Some volunteer roles need qualifications such as a driving
licence.
· Volunteers must be at least 16 years
old. We have no upper age limit.
What’s in it for me?
You can enjoy being part of a thriving, friendly organisation
where you will meet new people and have the satisfaction of knowing that your contribution counts. You will be invited to
social events at various times of the year.
You will be paid travelling expenses and insured whilst you are on
Hospice duties. You will also get free, relevant training to ensure you can carry out your volunteer duties effectively and safely.
How much time do I need to give?
You can give a couple of hours occasionally or a few hours a
week, depending on when you are available and what tasks you want to do.
What would I do?
Volunteers help in the hospice, in our shops and with fundraising
activities and events and in our administration department.
·
Driving patients to and from Day Care.
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Helping at an event, for example the Easter Egg Hunt or a
Car Boot sale
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Assisting the care staff in Day Care.
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Providing reception services.
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Helping in one of our shops.
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Providing one to one bereavement support.
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Helping to provide our patients’ meals.
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Helping to organise events.
· Being part of our Lottery team
