Looking to try something new, give back, and meet great people? Come and volunteer at one of St Gemma’s charity shops!
When you join our amazing team of volunteers, you’ll:
Support your local community - Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. The time you give helps raise vital funds for St Gemma’s Hospice, providing care and comfort to people when they need it most.
Pick up new skills - Whether you're building confidence, exploring retail, or just want to do something different, volunteering is a great way to grow. As one volunteer told us: "This experience really boosted my confidence and helped me put my skills to use when applying for jobs."
Make friends and feel part of a team - Our shops are full of friendly faces and community spirit.One volunteer said: "I love coming in each week—everyone’s so lovely, it feels like a second family!"
Why not give it a try? Come along to a shop taster session and see what it’s all about. You can apply online or pop into your local St Gemma’s shop for a chat. We’d love to meet you!
About us
St Gemma’s Hospice is an independent Leeds-based charity and one of the leading hospices in the UK, providing expert care and support for local people with life-limiting and terminal illnesses. We offer care to patients, families and carers in the Hospice’s In-Patient Unit, through the St Gemma’s community team, and at our Out-Patients.
We have around 300 employees working across the main Hospice site in Moortown, Retail Hub in Bramley, a large chain of charity shops, and out in the community. We offer career opportunities both in our multi-disciplinary clinical team and in a wide range of non-clinical roles, all of which contribute towards local patient care. St Gemma’s Hospice has a team of approximately 800 volunteers, working in a variety of roles supporting departments throughout the organisation.
St Gemma’s is committed to equal opportunities and strives to be diverse and inclusive, a place which reflects the communities we serve. We offer a competitive range of benefits with an emphasis on staff well-being in a caring and friendly environment.
By volunteering with St Gemma’s Hospice you will:
Be part of a fantastic volunteer community
Have fun, make friends and socialise
Share your skills or develop new ones
Support people in your local community
Attend relevant training courses to support your role
Be supported by a named supervisor
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