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Facilities volunteers support our team of dedicated staff who look after the Hospice site, helping with physical tasks in and around the Hospice building and grounds.
When am I needed?
We would like someone who can help once a week or fortnight, usually for two or three hours at a time, core times are 10-12pm or 2-4pm Monday to Friday, but we can be flexible to suit your availability. We can also accommodate hours on an ad hoc basis if it is difficult to arrange a regular shift.
What will I be doing?
* Providing support to the Facilities Team
* Washing and valeting St Leonards Hospice vehicles onsite
* Carpet cleaning
* High level dusting
* Washing windows
* Painting
* Varnishing and caring for wooden benches
* Gardening-assisting the facilities and gardening teams
* Liasing with staff about maintenance requirements
What skills and qualities will I need?
* Be healthy, energetic and reasonably strong
* Have a good level of practical skills
* Be willing to do repetitive or less challenging tasks when needed
* Enjoy being part of a friendly, enthusiastic and hardworking team
Why might I want to volunteer at St Leonard’s?
* Have the feeling you have made a difference
* Support your mental health and wellbeing
* Meet new people
* Gain new skills and experiences
* Use your skills for a good cause
* Boost your CV
* Be a part of a friendly and inclusive team
* Be valued and respected
* Flexible hours
Support and Supervision
Volunteers will be supervised by the Facilities Manager and supported by the Facilities Team. They will provide you with full training, plan your duties, and liaise closely with you over all aspects of your role.
The Volunteer Services Team will help you find a suitable role, guide you through the application and induction process and be your point of contact for general enquiries about volunteering.
Training
Volunteers are required to complete mandatory training modules which may be delivered via booklets, our online platform, by video links or face to face. There will be booster and update refresher training as needed and you may be invited to attend role specific in person meetings where appropriate.
For all volunteering enquiries please contact the Volunteer Services Office on 01904 777765 or email volunteers@stleonardshospice.org.uk
About The Hospice
St Leonard’s Hospice provides care and support to local people living with life-limiting illnesses and to the people they care about. We couldn’t carry out the important work we do without a committed and talented team of Volunteers and Supporters - people of all ages, and from all walks of life who help us provide care and assistance throughout the organisation as well as promoting the work of the hospice in local communities and raising crucial funds.
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