Children's Services Volunteer

Who are Dougie Mac?

We are an all age hospice, delivering all our services free of charge to adults, young adults and children living with a life-limiting illness in Stoke-on-Trent, North Staffordshire and the surrounding villages; we also offer supportive wrap-around care for their families and carers. We have been caring for local people since 1973 and our dedicated staff and volunteers are central to the care we provide and all we do. We strive to go that extra mile to provide a warm, friendly and peaceful environment both at the hospice or in a family’s home.

Our volunteers are absolutely essential to the work we do. Without the fabulous support we receive from our volunteers, in every area of the hospice, we simply couldn’t continue to provide, or fund, our care services.

Why Volunteer with Dougie Mac?

•             Gain new and develop current skills

•             Meet new, like-minded people

•             Boost your confidence

•             Access to Dougie Mac’s personal development training courses

•             Role specific training

•             Opportunity to attend social events & celebrations

We currently have vacancies for the following roles at Children's Services:

Sibling Support

• Engage siblings in play, recreation and sports
• Choose activities which are child-led where possible
• Assist at mealtimes with drinks and meals

Pamper Sessions: ad-hoc role

• Need to be able to show qualifications
• Therapists who are able to offer treatments to parents/carers of the children under Dougie Mac’s care and also to the young adults
• It is preferred the therapist comes into Dougie Mac – treatment rooms available in both children’s and young adult’s buildings
• Dougie Mac can purchase products for the treatments with prior agreement

Saturday Club

• Planning sessions with other volunteers
• Organising of materials, equipment and rooms prior to sessions
• Engaging with children and young people during the sessions
• Cleaning up and storing of materials and equipment after sessions
• Completing necessary paperwork

Summer Play

• Enjoy interacting with children
• Good relationship building skills
• Good organisational skills
• Flexible and creative
• Ability to work on your own initiative

“Volunteering at Dougie Mac could be one of the best things you ever do. For me, it has been one of the most fulfilling and rewarding things that I have ever done. The team are so supportive and it’s a lovely atmosphere. I’d be lost without it.”

We look forward to welcoming you to the Dougie Mac volunteer family!