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Volunteering Roles
There are a wide range of volunteer roles to choose from, including those listed. Please click on role/s below to find out more:
Caring for patients
Shops
Laundry / Ironing
Catering
Maintenance / DIY
Administration
Bereavement support
Reception
Gardening
Fundraising
Driving
Flower arranging
Sorting donated goods
If you have other skills not listed but are interested, we would still like to hear from you.
What commitment do I have to make?
We have a flexible approach to commitment. We want you to donate the time that suits you whilst making the best use of the skills and experience you have. The amount of time our volunteers offer can range from a regular commitment of a set number of hours a week, to being on 'stand-by' for a few hours a month.
Other options
Volunteers are not only needed for the new Hospice in North Court Road, Chelmsford. We also have Day Hospices in Braintree and Maldon and hospice shops in South Woodham Ferrers and Witham.
If you are interested in volunteering in any of our locations simply phone, email or download an application form form form form.
Telephone: 01245 457300
Email: volunteers@farleighhospice.org
Download application form by clicking here
Volunteering Roles
Day Hospice - Braintree, Chelmsford and Maldon
Host/ess - 9.45am - 3.15pm (Mon - Fri)
Volunteers assist the nursing team by providing refreshments for patients, vsitors, providing a listening ear, setting and clearing tables and assisting patients with creative activities, when required.
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Nursing Assistant - 9.30am - 3.30pm (Mon - Fri)
Volunteers help our nurses with patient care in a number of practical tasks, including personal hygiene and toilet needs and assisting patients with creative therapy activities when required.
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Entertainers - Flexible, whenever convenient (Tues - Fri)
If you can play the piano, or another instrument, or have a talent for entertaining and can spare the occasional hour, we would love to hear from you.
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In-Patient Unit - Chelmsford
Host/ess - 9.00am - noon weekdays and weekends, 6.00pm - 9.00pm evenings
This is a behind the scenes role providing refreshments to patients and visitors alike on our Inpatient Unit and keeping patients' rooms tidy. There is the opportunity to chat to patients and generally help improve their quality of life.
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Nursing Assistant - 7.30am - 1.30pm, 6.00pm - 8.30pm both weekdays and weekends
Volunteers help our nurses on the Inpatient Unit with patient care by participating in simple duties, including personal hygiene and toilet needs, washing, dressing and assisting patients with food and drink.
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Shop Assistant - 9.00am - 1.00pm, 1.00pm - 4.30pm (Mon-Sat)
Farleigh Hospice retail volunteers help within our shops by creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for Farleigh Hospice customers. Never underestimate the value of a cheery greeting!
Typically, volunteers help both at the front and back of the shop, including:
Receiving donations
Pricing items
Tidying and displaying goods
Steaming
Operating the till
If you like indulging your creative side you could get involved in window dressing. You may also take on additional responsibility by helping with the reorganisation of stock, sorting bric-a-brac and ordering goods.
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Ironing - Flexible, whenever convenient
Volunteers help by pressing uniforms and soft furnishings on either a regular or 'as needed' basis.
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Catering Assistant - 8.30am - 12.30pm and 10.00am - 2.00pm (Mon-Sat) and 9.30am - 1.30pm (Sat & Sun).
All our patients are offered a hot meal with a dessert to make their day complete. Volunteers help our catering team to provide meals for all our patients, visitors, volunteers and staff.
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Catering Support Assistant- 5.00pm - 7.00pm (Mon - Sun)
To assist the cook to prepare light snacks for patients.
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Maintenance / DIY - Flexible, whenever convenient
Do you have DIY skills? Assisting our maintenance engineer with repairs and general maintenance could be just the role for you.
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Sorting Clothing Donations - Flexible, (Mon - Sat)
Member of the general public are very generous in donating clothes, bric-a-brac and furniture and help is needed to sort goods to kit out our 8 shops. You can get a real sense of satisfaction from finding yourself a bargain as well as supporting a good cause. You will work amongst a fun loving team and have a greater insight into how our retail operation works.
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Bereavement Support Team Volunteer - Flexible, whenever convenient
To provide follow-up support, usually by telephone, to the bereaved families of patients who have been under the care of Farleigh Hospice. A counselling background is not essential as training is provided.
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Receptionist - 8.30am - 12.30pm, 12.30pm - 4.30pm - 8.00pm (weekdays and weekends)
This is a pivotal role to extend a greeting to all Farleigh Hospice visitors and help staff our switchboard. There is also the opportunity to get involved with clerical duties from time to time. Although shifts are weekly/fortnightly, we always need cover at short notice.
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Gardener - Flexible, whenever convenient
To assist the gardener in the maintenance of the hospice grounds and flower beds.
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There are a wide range of volunteer roles to choose from, including those listed. Please click on role/s below to find out more:
Fundraising - Flexible, whenever convenient
There are always opportunities to help locally by collecting at events such as our Sunflower Week, staffing stalls, acting as marshalls at sponsored walks, and selling raffle tickets. Alternatively, you could get involved in one our fundraising groups or as a member of our craft circle. If you can help, please call our Fundraising Team on 01245 358130.
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Lottery - Flexible, whenever convenient
We need canvassers and people to collect subscriptions from existing players in a number of different areas. If you can help please contact our Lottery Office 01245 228949.
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Day Hospice Driver - Tuesday - Friday
Volunteer drivers are instrumental in helping new patients settle into a different environment by providing a friendly face. If you have your own vehicle we are looking for volunteers who could collect patients and bring them into the Day Hospice/s for 10.00am and collect them again at the end of the day at 3.00pm. Patients also come in for treatment so timing can be varied. Mileage is payable. Drivers are welcomed on either a regular or as needed basis.
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Delivery Drivers - Flexible, whenever convenient (Mon - Sat)
Volunteering Roles
To assist our Distribution Centre by driving, loading and unloading our vans with donated goods and collecting and delivering them to our shops. Drivers' mates assist, as necessary.
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Flower Arranger - Flexible, whenever convenient
Farleigh Hospice encourages a warm and welcoming atmosphere and our flower arranging team is instrumental in helping to create this environment. Flower arrangers help redesign floral bouquets delivered to Farleigh Hospice. In addition to regular dates, holiday and sickness cover is also required.
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Administration - Flexible, (Mon-Fri)
Opportunities to carry out general administration work for Farleigh Hospice particularly within the clinical team and fundraising office.
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