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Volunteering for St Benedict's Hospice

We couldn’t deliver the level of loving care to our patients without our army of dedicated volunteers. We have passionate volunteers who selflessly give up their own time to support us across a range of our services.

If you could spare some time each week to help St Benedict’s Hospice, we’d really love to hear from you. We have opportunities in a range of roles, and by volunteering with us, you can learn new skills, make new friends, help support our patients and their families, and have fun!

Social and Therapeutic Horticulturalist

To assist with the running of the social and therapeutic horticulture sessions under the supervision of the Occupational Therapy Team.

Interested in this volunteering opportunity? Get in touch with Julie Dagg, our Specialist Palliative Care Services Co-ordinator to find out more and apply:

Phone: 0191 512 8433

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Gardening

To carry out general gardening tasks to help keep the gardens tidy. To assist with looking after the gardens, raised beds and keeping the main grounds tidy.

Interested in this volunteering opportunity? Get in touch with Julie Dagg, our Specialist Palliative Care Services Co-ordinator to find out more and apply:

Phone: 0191 512 8433

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Inpatient Unit

To assist staff in serving meals to patients and respond to patients and relatives needs by spending time talking and listening and take patients out in the grounds if appropriate.

Interested in this volunteering opportunity? Get in touch with Julie Dagg, our Specialist Palliative Care Services Co-ordinator to find out more and apply:

Phone: 0191 512 8433

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Day Services

To assist staff in serving meals to patients and respond to patients and relatives needs by spending time talking and listening and take patients out in the grounds if appropriate.

Interested in this volunteering opportunity? Get in touch with Julie Dagg, our Specialist Palliative Care Services Co-ordinator to find out more and apply:

Phone: 0191 512 8433

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Admin & Reception

To assist the administration team with admin and clerical duties. Assisting with filing and photocopying and making up resource packs.

Interested in this volunteering opportunity? Get in touch with Julie Dagg, our Specialist Palliative Care Services Co-ordinator to find out more and apply:

Phone: 0191 512 8433

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Charity shops

We rely on volunteers to support our charity shops in Sunderland and Washington. Our shops are open 7 days a week and we are always looking for volunteers to help us sort donations, manage displays and serve our customers. Most volunteers give a regular day a week of their time and previous experience is not necessary as full training is given. For more details…

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Patient Transport

Our patient transport service runs 5 days a week to ensure our patients can visit the hospice for appointments and clinics in a timely, supportive way. We rely on volunteer drivers and patient transport assistants to help us deliver this service, providing a safe and comfortable journey from their home to St Benedict’s. Our volunteer drivers drive our minibuses and as such need a clean driving license with D or D1 entitlement and to be between 25 and 75 years of age.

Our patient transport assistants provide friendly, practical support to patients during their journeys, for example securing wheelchairs and booking people in on arrival at the hospice. If you could spare a day a week to join our Transport team, please contact…  0191 512 8436

For this volunteering role, you need to have a clean D or D1 driving licence that lets you drive minibuses, and be aged between 25-75. We’ll also need you to undergo a DBS check to meet our vehicle and passenger insurance arrangements and make sure we’re delivering the best care to our patients.

Interested in this volunteering opportunity? Contact our Transport Manager, Matthew Blackman, to learn more and apply:

Phone: 0191 512 8299

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Hospice Fundraising Group

New for 2022, the St Benedict’s Hospice Fundraising Group!

Want to be part of an exciting, passionate and motivated team? We’re looking for people who have the time (and energy) to join our new fundraising group on a voluntary basis.

You’ll support us by acting as St Benedict’s ambassadors, planning and running community fundraising activities.

Interested in this exciting new volunteering opportunity? Contact our Community Fundraising Manager, Emma Heslington, to find out more and apply:

Phone: 0191 512 8436

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Hospice Bistro

Our hospice bistro is a friendly, welcoming spot for patients, visitors and staff to enjoy light refreshments prepared by our hospice chef and pick up a bargain in our gift shop. Open Monday to Friday, 9-4, we rely entirely on volunteers to staff the bistro, with most helping out for a regular morning or afternoon. If you would like to join our friendly team, make new friends and give vital support to the hospice, please contact Linda Thorpe.

Phone: 0191 512 8436

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Events

St Benedict’s Hospice depends on funds raised at a range of events including the Great North Run, The Sunflower Ball, Sunderland Running Festival, The Sunflower Summer Fayre, Dedication Tree and much more to help us continue to deliver the level of care we offer here.

If you’re interested in getting involved and helping us run these events, please get in touch with our fundraising team:

Phone: 0191 512 8436

Email: fundraising@stbenedicts.co.uk

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