Volunteers not only contribute a great deal of time at St Helena but bring skills, interests and individual experiences to the patients. There are over 1,100 volunteers filling more than 50 roles, so there is bound to be something to suit everyone. Volunteers come from all walks of life and commitment, reliability, common sense and flexibility are just some of the qualities which are needed.
Some, but not all roles which volunteers carry out, will bring them into direct contact with patients or their families. Satisfaction in volunteering is all about matching skills, interest, passions and personality with available opportunities.
There are many reasons why people choose to get involved. These are just a few:
However, the response given by most of our volunteers about why they do it is quite simply because they find it enjoyable and rewarding.
"It's a privilege to volunteer with the hospice, I am so happy to be one of the 1,100 volunteers!"
St Helena volunteers are eligible to enrol in our Skills Pathway, an evidence based learning program which demonstrates that a volunteer has attained certain skills, experience and knowledge within their volunteer role for which they receive a certificate at the end of 12 months. The Skills Pathway is not an accreditation or qualification, but has many benefits which can boost your CV.
Some of the benefits of obtaining the Skills Pathway certificate are: -
If you would like more information or are an existing volunteer looking to sign up please contact Volunteer Services Team on 01206 931466 or volunteer@sthelena.org.uk
"I love being able to help in a small way to be part of a wonderful place that does to much for everyone who comes into contact with it"
Volunteer roles at St Helena can be flexible depending on the role you choose and your availability. Certain patient facing and retail rotas can require morning, afternoon, evening or weekends. Even if you think you can only offer three hours a year we are sure to find something for you. You can start off with your minimal and if you enjoy it you can increase your time in your current role or even split it between different roles.
Current vacancies (click the vacancy to view the role description)
"Volunteering is one of the most amazing and rewarding things I have every done, I am so proud to say I help the hospice"
Volunteer privacy notice
Read our volunteer privacy notice here
Please note: we now accept volunteer applications from those who are aged 16 and 17 for non patient facing roles including retail, fundraising and our Coppice cafe. For all patient facing roles we can only accept applications from those aged 18+.