There are various volunteering opportunities available within North Ayrshire.
Please browse the selection below to find a suitable volunteering opportunity in your local area:
Background
The Ayrshire Hospice provides excellence in palliative and end of life care for patients and their families.
We support people who are aged 16 years and over, who have a diagnosis that is life‑limiting – this includes respiratory and heart diseases, neurological conditions as well as cancers and other illnesses.
In addition, our Family Care Team also supports children and young people – as well as the wider family unit – with counselling and bereavement services.
Where necessary, we provide a seamless transition from young adult hospice services to our care. Our care seeks to improve quality of life in various ways, for example, we support and advise on symptom control, provide emotional and spiritual care, social care and we provide personal care when it is needed at the end of life.
We also have pharmacy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy specialist services as well as our much‑valued complementary therapy and Respite and Response services. Care is provided in a number of places including NHS Ayrshire and Arran hospitals, care homes and people’s own homes as well as in our In‑Patient Unit and Living Well Hubs.
In fact, we can provide care anywhere a person considers their home to be, regardless of the complexities associated with this.
Family members, close friends and carers are also supported both during a person’s illness and in bereavement.
The Role
We’re looking for sociable and enthusiastic people who are willing to volunteer their time to support the fundraising team with various opportunities. Our fundraising services are vital for the running of our day‑to‑day services, therefore by getting involved, you will play a vital role. These opportunities occur throughout the year, and usually on weekends and evenings, and sometimes outdoors. We will contact you as and when we need help, with as much notice as possible.
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and walks of life; we value the unique perspective you bring to our team.
Key Responsibilities
* Represent Ayrshire Hospice at local community events such as Gala Days, facilitating a fundraising stall.
* Collect and deliver collection cans from various retail and hospitality premises across Ayrshire.
* Support the Fundraising team at Challenge events to cheer on our participants while they go the extra mile for the Ayrshire Hospice.
* Support and represent the Ayrshire Hospice at bucket and bottle collections in supermarkets Ayrshire.
* Support and represent collections in the community and at larger events such as football matches.
What You Will Gain
* The opportunity to gain experience in the charity sector.
* Take on a new challenge and meet new people.
* Learn and develop new skills and use existing skills to help others.
* The satisfaction of making a difference in your community.
* Training and support to carry out your role.
* Reimbursement of expenses in accordance with our volunteer expenses policy.
* Support the fundraising team by attending tabled events.
* Attendance at relevant training and team briefings.
* Adherence to the relevant policies and procedures of the hospice.
If you’re enthusiastic about fundraising and want to make a meaningful impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team and help us capture the heart of the Ayrshire Hospice. Please complete our enquiry form, which can be found on our website:
Alternatively, call 01292 269200 to request a paper copy of the enquiry form. All successful applicants will be expected to attend a ‘get to know you chat’ and training before being appointed as an Ayrshire Hospice volunteer.
Experience required
The Ayrshire Hospice welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Experience is not essential for this role, but ideally you should demonstrate:
* Willingness to help at outdoor events throughout the year.
* Someone who enjoys meeting and talking to people.
* Enthusiasm and positivity.
* Be a team player and be willing to work within guidelines provided.
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