Volunteering with HospiceCare
Like many charities, we rely heavily on volunteers who make a valuable contribution to the charity by helping reduce our operating costs and bringing additional skills to the organisation. HospiceCare volunteers have consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the Hospice, which includes our Board of Trustees. Together they all work tirelessly alongside our paid staff to form an essential and integral part of the Hospice team.
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We always welcome new volunteers to join our existing teams, so if you have a few hours to spare each month and would like to donate your time to a vital local charity, we would love to hear from you. An online application form can be found on this page with our volunteering opportunities Alternatively, call us on T. 01665 606515 or T. 01289 309997 Monday to Friday 9am-4.30pm for an informal confidential chat - thank you. Volunteering is a mutually beneficial arrangement, but it is not intended to give rise to contractual obligations on the part of either HospiceCare or the volunteer
Volunteer Application Form
Apply to be a volunteer with HospiceCare. Your application will be treated in the strictest confidence
Volunteering Opportunities with HospiceCare
Reception Volunteers
Our reception volunteers are the first point of contact for visitors to the building. They ensure the reception area is tidy and welcoming. In addition, they answer our main switchboard telephone and direct calls or take messages as necessary. They receive deliveries and mail and ensure they are directed to the appropriate member of staff. Ideally, our volunteers have IT skills and can assist with admin duties such as typing letters, and are able to send and receive emails. They also assist with making tea and coffee for visitors and cleaning the kitchen afterward.
Administration Volunteers
Our administration volunteers help us with a variety of tasks. They can help with letters, writing thank you cards, filling envelopes, photocopying, guillotining, or laminating. In addition, they can also assist with counting and receipting any monies received into the building from cash collection buckets or donations.
Fundraising Volunteers
Our Fundraising team is looking for volunteers who can help with their events such as Open Gardens and the Great North Run and in the office helping with administration support.
Retail Store Volunteers
We have volunteer vacancies for people to work in our shops at Alnwick, Amble, Berwick, and Wooler. If you have a few hours to spare each month and would like to volunteer in one of our shops, we would love to hear from you.
Marketing & Communications Volunteers
Our Marketing & Communications officer is looking for volunteers who have experience in digital marketing, writing content for social media as well as managing research projects.
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eBay Volunteers - Working from Home
​​Are you seeking a meaningful way to support a local charity without disrupting your busy schedule? Hospice Care North Northumberland invites you to become a volunteer for our eBay store. Here's how you can make a difference:​Collect up to 10 items each week from local stores in Amble, Wooler, and Berwick Upon Tweed. Photograph & List: Use your smartphone or camera to capture the items and draft a listing on our eBay store. Return & Repeat: Return the items to our store and pick up next week’s selection! Requirements: Access to a computer, Smartphone, or camera and basic computer literacy.
Bereavement & Dementia Support Volunteers
We have opportunities to work alongside our nursing team delivering Bereavement and Dementia Support Services which include drop-in cafes and one-to-one support