Volunteer Vacancies

Available shifts: various shifts available either weekly/ fortnightly (mornings, afternoons, weekdays, and weekends) during store opening hours.

Location: St. Michael’s Hospice shops across North Hampshire. Please visit our store finder to view all store locations.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Sorting/pricing donations
• Serving customers on the till
• Putting out stock on the shop floor
• Keeping the shop clean and tidy
• Greeting and helping our customers

What the role can offer you:

• The opportunity to learn new skills and enhance your CV
• Full training with on-going support
• The opportunity to meet new people, make new friends and be part of a fantastic team
• The opportunity to make a difference in your local community and help to raise vital funds for St. Michael’s Hospice

Who can volunteer:

If you have a few hours to spare to support our Hospice, we would love to hear from you. This includes:

• Students from 14 years undertaking their Duke of Edinburgh award or similar
• Work experience students

To find out more, please contact our Voluntary Services team on 01256 844744 or email volunteer@stmichaelshospice.org.uk or pop in store for a chat.

If you are applying to volunteer in our pop up shop in Festival Place, please make a note of that in your email or application.

We are looking a volunteer to join our Maintenance team at the Hospice for 2 hours per day Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

You will have the ability to work independently, knowledge of DIY & using petrol machinery in the garden.

Responsibilities:

• Cutting hedges/lawns, weeding, clearing car park areas, feeding pond fish
• Painting & Decorating
• Putting up pictures & notice boards
• Some routine health & Safety checks

To find out more, please contact our Voluntary Services team on 01256 844744 or email volunteer@stmichaelshospice.org.uk

Available shifts: 4 hours on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. We can be flexible to other hours.

Location: St. Michael’s Hospice Furniture Store (upstairs office), Unit 7-8 Onslow Close, Wade Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG24 8QL.

We are looking for people with online sales experience or have an interest in online selling to join our friendly team. You will have the ability to work independently and will be computer literate. Training on how to use the eBay platform will be provided.

Students and Duke of Edinburgh Awards participants are welcome to apply

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Researching products for listing on our eBay platform.
• Listing products with detailed descriptions on the eBay platform.
• Packaging sold products.

To find out more, please contact our Voluntary Services team on 01256 844744 or email volunteer@stmichaelshospice.org.uk

Available shifts: various shifts available during opening hours (9am – 12pm, Monday – Friday)

Location: St. Michael’s Hospice Donation Centre, Unit 7-8 Onslow Close, Wade Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire.

You’ll be working as part of a team in a friendly atmosphere, helping to sort donated items.

To find out more, please contact our Voluntary Services team on 01256 844744 or email volunteer@stmichaelshospice.org.uk

The In-Patient Unit volunteer provides non-clinical support to the Ward staff by welcoming visitors, and performing various practical tasks.

What’s involved?

• Welcoming patients, families and visitors to the Hospice.
• Serving drinks and snacks to patients.
• Being part of the In-Patient Ward team.

You’ll be:

• Compassionate, empathetic and kind.
• Aware of boundaries and how to respect them.
• Be able to follow policies and procedures.

We’ll provide

• Practical training with an experienced volunteer.
• Support from the In-Patient team.
• Volunteering Handbook and Role Profile
• Team meetings

Hours:

• Saturday morning – 2 hours
• Saturday afternoon 2 hours
• Sunday morning 2 hours
• Sunday afternoon 2 hours

Weekly, bi-weekly –  we’re flexible, so please get in touch.

A DBS check will be required for this role.

You can download an application form from our website and email this to volunteer@stmichaelshospice.org.uk  or for more information please contact Tracy Sandle Voluntary Services Manager on 01256 844744.

Skills:

To volunteer once a week – (hours will depend on the needs of the service)

Level 3 qualification is required

Hold a professional Indemnity Insurance & registered with an approved professional association.

Responsibilities:

Carry out treatments on Hospice patients, carers, out-patients, relatives & bereaved families

Complete treatment records

Complete mandatory training

Attend in-house training.

A DBS check will be required for this role.

You can download an application form from our website and email this to volunteer@stmichaelshospice.org.uk  or for more information please contact Tracy Sandle Voluntary Services Manager on 01256 844744