Volunteer
JOIN OUR REALLY USEFUL TEAM TODAY!
Every year the Hospice offers care and support through a wide range of services to people with a life-limiting illness - that might be a member of your family.
We need almost £6 million per year to run our essential services, and your volunteering support is as valuable to us as donations of money.
Our volunteers make a big difference to the quality of life of people in the community who are living with a life-limiting illness. We have all sorts of volunteer roles available; if you have a skill we can use it.
If you are interested in any of the opportunities below please contact the Volunteers Department on 020 8320 5812 or email vanessahill@gbch.org.uk
Currently we have the following volunteering opportunities:
- Café Assistants at the Hospice. Contact the Head Chef on 020 8320 5813 for details.
- Donated goods sorters at the Distribution Centre at Bellegrove Parade, Welling
- Drivers over 21 with full licence to drive minibus/van at Bellegrove Parade, Welling and in the community on weekdays and some weekends.
- Drivers over 21 with full licence, suitable insurance and own car for patient transport. Mornings and afternoons on Mondays, Tuesdays and/or Thursdays.
- Ebay sales / packers in Bellegrove Road, Welling.
- Events Support team - marshalling, running stalls, setting up and clearing down etc. usually in the evenings and at weekends.
- Gardens and maintenance team in the Hospice.
- Lottery Promoters (Hospice Lottery) at community events and in our shops.
- Photographer for events / publicity in the community and the Hospice.
- Portable Appliance Testing and Shop Assistants with electrical equipment expertise.
- Retail Maintenance Support in our charity shops and offices in Welling
- Shop Assistants throughout our shop network. Various shifts but especially Saturdays. If you’re interested please pop into your local shop to talk to the Shop Manager or go in and pick up an application form
- Therapists (fully qualified and insured) to provide complementary therapies including massage, Reike, reflexology, aromatherapy etc. in the Hospice and our Day Care facility.
In recognition of the dedicated support that volunteers offer to enhance Hospice services, we ensure that all volunteers are kept informed through:
- Two annual 'Volunteer Appreciation' events - one around Christmas time and one in the summer linked to National Volunteers' Week.
- Long Service badges that are awarded at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of voluntary commitment.
- Invitation to the Hospice Annual Meeting and updates on other Hospice events and developments.
A quarterly Volunteers' Bulletin called ‘The Hospice Hailer’ - download the current issue.
Click here to view Volunteering Policy.
Interested in becoming a Hospice Volunteer? Don't hesitate to download an application form.