Volunteers at St. Michaels Hospice

Volunteering for St. Michael's Hospice can be an enriching and empowering experience. Not only does it provide people with an opportunity to do something that benefits others, it also brings with it a sense of worth and personal fulfilment.

Crucially, Volunteers give their time freely and without compulsion.  It is this that enables the Hospice to become more innovative, effective and efficient in its provision of care within the community, without the additional financial burden.

At St. Michael's Hospice we are passionate about the inclusion of Volunteers in our work and invest time and money into the appropriate training, supervision and support. In return we offer a sense of belonging, renewed confidence, social support networks and invariably new or enhanced skill sets.

By the distinctive nature of Volunteers they can be responsive, flexible and add diversity, while operating alongside staff in a complimentary way engaging in all aspects of our Hospice, Retail and Fundraising work. Without this collaboration St. Michael's Hospice would be unable to sustain its services or develop the high level of care it offers patients, their families and carers.

In essence it is Volunteers who help maintain the informal atmosphere, empathy and the uniqueness of care, which are the very foundations St. Michael's Hospice was built on.

Find out more about current volunteering opportunities.