Health Volunteer Roles

Location: ellenor Hospice Gravesend

Hours: from 3 hrs per week
Times: 7 am–10 or 5–7:30 pm
Days: Monday to Friday and upon opening of the new café Saturdays and Sundays

Do you have a few hours to spare each week and enjoy making spaces sparkle? Your help could make a world of difference for patients and families at ellenor Hospice.

The Role

As a Housekeeper Volunteer, you will help create a clean, welcoming, and uplifting environment by:

• Dusting and polishing furniture
• Emptying bins and keeping spaces tidy
• Mopping, sweeping, hoovering and ensuring floors are clean and safe for visitors and staff
• Sanitising high-traffic areas, doors, tables, buttons and handles

About you:

• A friendly, helpful attitude
• Attention to detail and pride in keeping spaces neat
• Ability to work independently while completing your tasks

Your time and effort will help our hospice feel like home for those who need it most. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back and be part of an amazing team! ��

Please note to volunteer in the hospice applicants must be over the age of 18, have the right to volunteer in the UK and require a Standard DBS. This is not a paid role.

Location: ellenor Hospice Gravesend

Hours: from 2-6 hrs per week
Times: Flexible
Days: Flexible

Are you passionate about organisation and community support? Do you have a knack for coordinating schedules and managing teams? If so, we need you to help lead our dedicated volunteers in the Catering and Housekeeping departments at ellenor Hospice!

The Role:

As the Volunteer Coordinator for Catering and Housekeeping, you’ll be the driving force behind the smooth operation of our departments. Your role will include:

• Managing Rotas: Creating and overseeing volunteer schedules to ensure coverage and efficiency in both the Catering and Housekeeping teams
• Recruiting and Training: Identifying and onboarding new volunteers, providing them with the necessary training and support
• Supervising Volunteers: Offering guidance and support to volunteers, addressing any concerns or issues that arise, ensuring all volunteers are compliant with mandatory training
• Maintaining Communication: Acting as the main point of contact between volunteers and the department, ensuring clear and effective communication
• Coordinating Activities: Organising and overseeing daily tasks to ensure that catering and housekeeping operations run smoothly and meet the high standards of the hospice

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong Organisational Skills: Ability to create efficient schedules and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent Communication: Good written English, Confident in liaising with volunteers, staff, and management to ensure smooth operations, excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the aptitude and ability to learn in the role
• Leadership Abilities: Experience in supervising or managing teams, with a supportive and motivational approach
• Attention to Detail: Ensuring that all tasks and schedules are completed accurately and to a high standard
• Previous Experience: Experience in volunteer coordination, administration, management or a similar role is preferred, but not essential

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Make a Real Impact: Your coordination will directly contribute to the well-being of patients and the efficiency of our departments
• Be Part of a Supportive Community: Join a team that values your contributions and is dedicated to making a difference
• Professional Development: Gain valuable experience in volunteer management and team coordination

Ready to Lead and Inspire?
If you’re organised, communicative, and excited to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to become the Volunteer Coordinator for Catering and Housekeeping at ellenor Hospice and help us deliver exceptional care and support to our community.

Please note to volunteer in the hospice applicants must be over the age of 18, have the right to volunteer in the UK and require a Standard DBS.

This is not a paid role.

Are you someone who finds joy in washing, ironing, and folding clothes? Do you have a few hours to spare each week to support a meaningful cause in your local community?

Location: ellenor Hospice, Coldharbour Rd, Northfleet, Gravesend DA11 7HQ

Hours: from 2-4 hrs per week between 8am -12 pm
Days: Weekdays or Weekends – whatever fits your schedule

The Role

As a Laundry Volunteer, you'll play a vital part in maintaining a warm, comforting environment for our patients and their families by:

• Ensuring cleanliness standards are met in the processing of laundry
• Washing, ironing, and folding clothes from our ward, adhering to hygiene requirements

About you

· A friendly, approachable personality

· Ability to work independently while completing essential tasks

· A caring heart and a willingness to contribute to a supportive, loving community.

Your dedication will help make a real difference in the lives of patients and families in their time of need. Join our hospice team and be a part of something truly special!

Please note all applicants must be over the age of 18, have the right to volunteer in the UK, and a Standard DBS will be required. This is not a paid role.

Location: ellenor, Coldharbour Rd, Northfleet, Gravesend DA11 7HQ
Hours: from 4-6 hrs
Times: Weekdays (11am-6pm) Weekends (8am-1pm or 1-6pm)
Days: Monday – Sunday, whichever days suit you best!

The Role

As a Volunteer Kitchen Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting our team by:

• Delivering meals to patients in the hospice, brightening their day with a smile
• Keeping the kitchen and café clean, organised, and ready to serve
• Helping with washing up and kitchen waste disposal
• Prepping ingredients such as peeling and chopping vegetables, monitoring freezer stock, and ensuring proper food rotation for freshness

About You:

· Warm and compassionate personality

· Food Hygiene Level 2 or willing to undertake

· Physically able to lift and stand for extended periods, and comfortable in a sensitive environment

· Knowledge of allergens and nutrition requirements is beneficial

Why You’ll Love Volunteering with Us

• Make a meaningful difference in your community by supporting patients and families in need
• Gain valuable experience in a professional kitchen environment
• Join a warm, compassionate community that truly appreciates your time and effort
• Enjoy flexible shifts that fit your schedule!

Please note to volunteer in the hospice applicants must be over the age of 18, have the right to volunteer in the UK and require a Standard DBS. This is not a paid role.

The Gold Standards Framework (GSF) charity are seeking new Trustees to join our Board to support the important work of enabling generalist frontline teams improve care for people nearing the end of life. We are seeking in particular, new Trustees who have business development, finance, charity or fundraising expertise or experience, who might be interested in this area, as well as others interested in social care, education or palliative or end of life care.

The Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Centre recently celebrated 25 years of work improving end of life care given by generalist frontline teams. GSF is the leading provider of training in end of life care for generalist front line staff across health and social care. We have trained and accredited thousands of teams, influenced national policy and practice and GSF has improved the care for many millions of people and their families.

Much has been achieved but there is still more to do ... We have a bold and exciting vision to ensure that everyone experiences Gold Standard end of life care. We want to see a big increase in the number of people that are trained, and we want to influence policy to make Gold Standard end of life care a requirement. We have recently become a CIO charity and as we enter a new chapter of our story, we are seeking new trustees to help us to achieve our vision and contribute to our strategic purpose. 

Could you help us achieve these goals? We are a small team and value the contribution of our trustees, partners, associates and professional reference groups. Trustees will typically attend 4-6 online board meetings a year, along with other communications and support between meetings, plus occasional strategy away days. 

For full details, read more on the Gov (dot) UK website.

We are looking for people with the same shared values and commitment to improving end of life care in our country. We need experienced and passionate trustees to help our excellent team to meet our vision. We are particularly interested in:

• Finance Fundraising Business management, especially in the charity or training sectors
• Marketing/communications
• Health and/or social care provision
• Palliative/End of Life Care/GSF in practice
• Senior board level/charity experience
• Integrated care systems/local authorities
• Health & Care Policy

Please email Keri Thomas, Sue Richards, or Julie Armstrong-Wilson if you’re interested in having an informal chat. More information on GSF can be found on our website

What will I be doing? You will be supporting JDRF UK (soon to be Breakthrough T1D)’s Content Team with the creation of content about the research our charity funds. The Content Team creates website and social media content about type 1 diabetes, its management, and research to prevent, treat and cure it. While the wider team covers the information and support the charity provides about type 1 diabetes, your role will be specific to content related to science and research.

Suggested activities include:

• Drafting lay-friendly summaries of our research projects.
• Designing social media assets using a variety of tools.
• Writing social media copy for research-related social posts. Scheduling social media posts.
• Drafting blog posts about science and research relating to type 1 diabetes.
• Auditing and editing website content.
• Other support for the wider team as needed.

How will this benefit JDRF/Breakthrough T1D? Your support will help make our research accessible to a wide audience. This raises the profile of JDRF/Breakthrough T1D and our research, while giving people living with type 1 diabetes hope for an improved quality of life. Your work will help to raise vital funds to continue this research to improve the lives of people living with type 1, supporting our mission to develop better treatments, and work towards a future free from type 1 diabetes.

How will this benefit me? This role provides a unique and sought-after opportunity to work within the charity sector in research communications. It will give you the chance to:

• Develop new, or utilise existing, skills in explaining, simplifying and summarising scientific concepts for a lay audience.
• Gain valuable insight and experience in research communications in the third sector.
• Increase knowledge of research funding processes and grant proposals.
• Learn how to use social media scheduling and content creation tools.
• Improve skills in collaborating with team members.

When do you need me? Minimum 3.5 hours a week, starting as soon as possible. Hours will be discussed at interview.

Where is this role based? JDRF UK Head Office in Islington, London, with the possibility of home working.

What training will I receive? You’ll receive training on social media scheduling and content creation tools as well as our content management system (website platform). You will also have full support from the Research Communications Lead to write engaging and informative research content.

What are my goals? Keep up to date with new research funded by JDRF/Breakthrough T1D and prepare summaries of new research projects. Identify key aspects of the research projects of interest to people living with type 1 diabetes. Use these insights to create appropriate social media assets and copy to share the summaries on our social media platforms.

What skills and attributes do I need?

• A background in life sciences.
• An interest in and basic knowledge of healthcare.
• Good communication skills.
• IT skills.
• Accurate attention to detail.

What support is available to me? You will have a named staff contact based in the office who will lead your training in social media scheduling and content creation tools and provide ongoing support. You’ll have regular check-ins with them about your role, and the Volunteer Team will also be available to you for any support outside of the day-to-day activities of your role.

Sounds great! How do I get involved? If you’re interested in applying, you’ll need to send your CV and a covering letter highlighting your experience and knowledge of the specific skills required. Once we receive these, those shortlisted for the role will be invited for an informal interview, which will give us the opportunity to ask you a couple of questions and give you the opportunity to ask us questions too. We want to make sure that this is the right role for you and that you’ll be happy providing this support.

Do you have 3 hours a week to have a chat with someone over a cup of tea, help them get to an appointment or run an errand, or just be there to listen when they need a friendly ear. Companion volunteers can be there for someone for exactly these things. 

Volunteer with us at Walsall Park Run in Walsall Arboretum on 14th September 2024

At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, and our fundraising is vital to enable us to continue providing care and support to the children: it costs around £11 million a year to run our care services.

What's involved?

Acorns is the nominated charity for this Walsall Park Run Takeover day.

Park Run is an incredibly popular 5k run, and Acorns has an opportunity to collect on the day, and promote our other events taking place at Walsall Arboretum. 

We are looking for volunteers to promote Acorns and its events, and bucket collecting. 

How much time will it take? 

You can come and volunteer between the hours of 8am-10.30am or join us for the duration of the event. 

Why volunteer at Acorns?

• To help a local charity and make a difference in your community
• Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
• Learn new skills to boost your CV
• Opportunities to progress to other roles
• Access to free online training courses
• Retail discounts
• Participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards

Fundraising and Events Officer Role

Description and Person Specification

About Pain Concern

Pain Concern is a charity providing information and support to people with pain and those who care for them, whether family, friends or healthcare professionals. Visit our website to find out more about what we do, including our Airing Pain radio programme, Pain Matters magazine, information helpline, community pain education sessions and our research and campaigning work. All pain is unpleasant, but for the 7.8 million people in the UK living with long-term pain it is a part of everyday life. It diminishes quality of life more than any other condition, leading often to loss of work, depression and disability. Anyone at any age can develop persistent pain and you will very probably know somebody affected. Although there is usually no cure, people who receive the appropriate treatment, information and support can manage their condition effectively with life-changing results.

Purpose of Volunteer Role

Pain Concern could not exist without our volunteers. We are looking for someone with an interest in chronic pain to help raise funds for Pain Concern by coordinating fundraising events. 

What would you be doing:

• Maintain communications those fundraising in aid of Pain Concern and provide support

• With support from the Fundraising Team, Fundraising Steering Group and your fellow volunteers, help to plan and deliver events and activities to raise funds and awareness

• Send out fundraising packs

• Liaise with Media Team for publicising fundraisers and events

• Maintain a list of fundraising opportunities such as walks and marathons

• Help develop and maintain the fundraising section of Pain Concern’s website

• Research opportunities to promote community fundraising

• Develop links with local businesses

• Research and organise local fundraising events

• Recruit community fundraisers to support events in their area

• Attend events organised by our fundraisers as the ‘face’ of Pain Concern

• Maintain a database of contact and other ad hoc admin support for the team as required 

Is this role right for me: We are looking for an individual who possesses some or all of the below experiences, skills and qualities.
• Budgeting

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience in event management

• Interest in chronic pain

• Ability to work flexibly with enthusiasm and commitment

• Strong IT skills and knowledge of MS Office 

Availability and location Minimum commitment of 6 months. Minimum 2-3 hours per week. Hybrid volunteering from our office at Newcraighall Road, Edinburgh EH15 3HS or from your own location.

Benefits to you:

• Experience volunteering as part of a friendly team

• Meet new people

• Build on your employability skills

• Training and a dedicated volunteer line manager looking after you

• A job reference after 6 months of volunteering.

• Satisfaction of giving a valuable service to the community

• On-site car parking

• Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our Volunteer Policy

Fundraising and Events Officer Role

Description and Person Specification

About Pain Concern

Pain Concern is a charity providing information and support to people with pain and those who care for them, whether family, friends or healthcare professionals. Visit our website to find out more about what we do, including our Airing Pain radio programme, Pain Matters magazine, information helpline, community pain education sessions and our research and campaigning work. All pain is unpleasant, but for the 7.8 million people in the UK living with long-term pain it is a part of everyday life. It diminishes quality of life more than any other condition, leading often to loss of work, depression and disability. Anyone at any age can develop persistent pain and you will very probably know somebody affected. Although there is usually no cure, people who receive the appropriate treatment, information and support can manage their condition effectively with life-changing results.

Purpose of Volunteer Role

Pain Concern could not exist without our volunteers. We are looking for someone with an interest in chronic pain to help raise funds for Pain Concern by coordinating fundraising events. 

What would you be doing:

• Maintain communications those fundraising in aid of Pain Concern and provide support

• With support from the Fundraising Team, Fundraising Steering Group and your fellow volunteers, help to plan and deliver events and activities to raise funds and awareness

• Send out fundraising packs

• Liaise with Media Team for publicising fundraisers and events

• Maintain a list of fundraising opportunities such as walks and marathons

• Help develop and maintain the fundraising section of Pain Concern’s website

• Research opportunities to promote community fundraising

• Develop links with local businesses

• Research and organise local fundraising events

• Recruit community fundraisers to support events in their area

• Attend events organised by our fundraisers as the ‘face’ of Pain Concern

• Maintain a database of contact and other ad hoc admin support for the team as required 

Is this role right for me: We are looking for an individual who possesses some or all of the below experiences, skills and qualities.
• Budgeting

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience in event management

• Interest in chronic pain

• Ability to work flexibly with enthusiasm and commitment

• Strong IT skills and knowledge of MS Office 

Availability and location Minimum commitment of 6 months. Minimum 2-3 hours per week. Hybrid volunteering from our office at Newcraighall Road, Edinburgh EH15 3HS or from your own location.

Benefits to you:

• Experience volunteering as part of a friendly team

• Meet new people

• Build on your employability skills

• Training and a dedicated volunteer line manager looking after you

• A job reference after 6 months of volunteering.

• Satisfaction of giving a valuable service to the community

• On-site car parking

• Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our Volunteer Policy

More than 12,000 unpaid family carers are registered with us for support with their own health and wellbeing. You will be phoning to say Hello to newcomers or check in with others who may be quietly but desperately struggling.

People often feel confused about services or feel shy to "bother" us. They may feel guilty about asking for help for themselves, or simply not have time to reach out for support.

This important role connects carers to us so we can signpost to our services and other sources of support. Your friendly call may encourage them to come to an event or activity in their neighbourhood and connect with other carers. They'll know that we care.

Willow is special. We help make precious memories in the toughest times.

Our team works hard to provide fun-packed Special Days or quiet breaks, a chance to meet heroes and legends, or the opportunity to fulfil a lifelong dream. In the toughest times, Willow creates tailored experiences that give people a boost and bring families closer together. We are the only UK charity that supports seriously ill 16 to 40-year-olds, creating magical moments which become shared memories that last a lifetime.

Since Willow was founded in 1999, we have provided more than 21,000 Special Days, Special Breaks and Special Treats, but we see this as only the first part of Willow’s journey and a base for further growth. We currently provide around 1,000 treats, days or breaks each year which means that we only reach a small percentage of those who would benefit from our services. We would love to be able to do more.

This is a pro bono appointment which brings rewards and if you would like to make a difference in our world, this is a great opportunity to bring your skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver on our mission.

Travel expenses directly incurred in our roles as Trustees on official business can be reimbursed. Board and Committee meetings are held in person or remotely with in person meetings normally held in London.

Trustees are appointed for an initial three-year term with the opportunity to extend for a further two, three-year periods.

The time commitment is to attend 4 Board meetings a year plus relevant committee meetings. There are always opportunities to become more involved with specific projects, and trustees are strongly encouraged to attend at least 1 Willow fundraising event each year.

Specifics about the role

Willow seeks to appoint a new Board member as part of our succession planning. We are keen to hear from candidates who have skills or expertise in fundraising:

• Worked as a senior fundraiser in a charity with a range of public fundraising methods, and are used to setting targets and reviewing the effectiveness of different streams of income.  At Willow, you will help to scrutinise and enhance our fundraising strategy and may have experience of data insight and interrogation

You will be joining a dedicated team of Trustees. We currently have 10 board members with a variety of backgrounds and experience including finance, investments, fundraising, PR and communications, management consultancy, events, and legal.  Our trustees work closely with the Chief Executive, leadership team and senior members of the team.

About Pain Concern

Pain Concern is a charity providing information and support to people with pain and those who care for them, whether family, friends or healthcare professionals. Visit our website to find out more about what we do, including our Airing Pain radio programme, Pain Matters magazine, information helpline, community pain education sessions and our research and campaigning work.  

All pain is unpleasant, but for the 7.8 million people in the UK living with long-term pain it is a part of everyday life. It diminishes quality of life more than any other condition, leading often to loss of work, depression and disability. Anyone at any age can develop persistent pain and you will very probably know somebody affected. Although there is usually no cure, people who receive the appropriate treatment, information and support can manage their condition effectively with life-changing results 

Role Purpose

Pain Concern is looking for volunteers to help moderate the charity’s online community on the Health Unlocked platform. Our forum provides peer support and a learning environment for people living with chronic pain and those who care for them. Forum moderators follow Health Unlocked guidance, creating a great culture and setting the tone for the forum.

As a volunteer moderator you will help to ensure that our online community is maintained as a safe, supportive and fun environment. You will gather information on what issues are important to forum users. You will help to monitor and moderate user-generated content. By joining us you will join a fast-growing and respected service.

Previous experience or training is not necessary. We are looking for a willingness to learn and a commitment to help. Knowledge of chronic pain while useful, is not essential. Due to the nature of the role, successful applicants will be required to undertake a PVG check and complete a 1hr Safeguarding online course.

What you would be doing

· Welcoming new members to the community

· Overseeing posts to the forum

· Ensure that posts conform to the community guidelines

· Signpost members to helpful resources

· Share cases with your supervisor and team members

· Help to gather information and feedback for statistics and report purpose

Is this role right for me?

We are looking for an individual who possesses some, or all of the experiences, skills and qualities listed below:

• Access to a computer, or other device, and internet (if volunteering from your own location)

• An empathetic and non-judgemental manner

• Excellent written communication skills

• Knowledge of chronic pain

• Ability to commit to at least 6 months of volunteering 

Our shop volunteers are an important part of the work we do at Princess Alice Hospice. On over 40 high streets, they help our shops turn takings directly into outstanding care.

Volunteering in one of our shops not only makes a difference to those we care for, it will make a difference to your life too. In our vibrant, sociable shops you will find new friends, colleagues, whilst gaining a wealth of valuable experience and also bagging a bargain for yourself!

If you’re comfortable interacting with the public, enjoy working as part of a team, and have an eye for tidiness and detail, we’d love to hear from you.

Full training and guidance will be provided to support you with your volunteering journey at Princess Alice Hospice.