Here is an alphabetical list of all the roles we have available at the Hospice, including a brief description of the role. Even if you can only spare a few hours a week, we would love to hear from you.
If you see something you’d like to do, then click ‘Apply Now’. If you wish for an application form to sent in the post, email your details to: or call .
We look forward to welcoming you to the team!
Administrator (Community Team)
Additional Information / Requirements:
To support our busy Community Team with general administrative duties.
Suggested Involvement:
4 hours per week.
Administrator (Retail Team)
Additional Information / Requirements:
To support our busy Retail Team with general administrative duties.
Suggested Involvement:
4 hours per week.
Administrator (Supporter Care Team)
Additional Information / Requirements:
To input supporter information on our database.
Suggested Involvement:
4 hours per week
Beauty Therapist
Additional Information / Requirements:
You must have a level 2 qualification or equivalent. Please contact Alison Bailey (Complementary Therapy Coordinator on for further information.
Suggested Involvement:
First Friday of every month (4 hours).
Bereavement Visitor
Additional Information / Requirements:
Please contact our Bereavement Services Manager on for further information.
Suggested Involvement:
4 hours per week.
Carpenter for re:made
Additional Information / Requirements:
A range of up-cycled furniture is sold in selected Weston Hospicecare shops. It is hand crafted by re: made, a social enterprise which equips young adults with learning disabilities with carpentry and up-cycling skills. No two pieces are the same, to own a re:made for Weston Hospicecare piece is to own something truly unique. Due to the ongoing success of this fantastic furniture re:made are in desperate need of volunteers to help with basic carpentry. Whilst you will be a re:made volunteer, you will also be helping Weston Hospicecare.
Suggested Involvement:
As much time as you can offer! (Taster day welcome)
For further information or to arrange a taster day please contact Rich Hanney at re:made on or email:
Collection Tin Volunteer
Additional Information / Requirements:
Working closely with the Supporter Care Team, helping in the collection of boxes and tins from homes, shops, churches and other locations in an agreed area. You will need your own transport, be of smart appearance, friendly, proactive, enthusiastic and resilient. Call Andrea or Jeanette on for more information.
Suggested Involvement:
Whatever time you can offer – particularly need support in the following areas: Axbridge, Brent Knoll, Cheddar and Weston-super-Mare
Companion
Additional Information / Requirements:
To provide emotional support for patients and/or carers who may benefit from company. You will need to have your own transport, have good listening skills, be self aware, and flexible with a good sense of humour. For more information please call Karen Murphy – Chaplain & Spiritual Lead on .
Suggested Involvement:
3.5 – 7 hours per week.
Co-ordinator for Cash Collections
Additional Information / Requirements:
Liaising with both the Volunteer Cash Collectors and the Fundraising Team ensuring that the Hospice’s programme of cash collections is effectively coordinated to raise the maximum money possible.
Suggested Involvement:
4 hours per week.
Day Hospice Volunteer
Additional Information / Requirements:
To assist the Day Hospice team in providing a comfortable, welcoming, therapeutic environment so that patients have an enjoyable satisfying day.
Suggested Involvement:
Occasional Cover
Driver for Patients and Errands
Additional Information / Requirements:
Mileage paid – you will need your own transport, clean driving licence, careful and considerate driving abilities, good communication skills and be reliable. As a driver you can opt to drive patients from their homes and transporting them to and from the Hospice and/or run errands to and from the Hospice – whichever you prefer!
Suggested Involvement:
1–2 hours per week.
(Patient transport Tues, Weds or Thurs)
Flyer & Poster Distributor
Additional Information / Requirements:
Working closely with our Fundraising and Marketing Teams assisting with essential promotion of our events to the community.
Suggested Involvement:
Whatever time you can offer.
Housekeeper
Additional Information / Requirements:
To assist our housekeeping team with general office cleaning such as vacuuming, emptying bins, dusting etc. as well as laundry.
Suggested Involvement:
2–4 hours per week.
Maintenance Assistant
Additional Information / Requirements:
To undertake general maintenance jobs, which include repair/assessing of any plumbing, carpentry, electrical and domestic electrical equipment as well as decorating and building tasks (subject to your area of expertise/qualifications).
Suggested Involvement:
4 hours per week.
Mystery Shopper
Additional Information / Requirements:
Visiting Weston Hospicecare shops as a customer or donor and providing feedback of your experiences to the Head of Retail.
Suggested Involvement:
3.5 hours per week.
Occasional Event Assistant/Marshal
Additional Information / Requirements:
Main tasks and your specific responsibilities will be agreed on the day but may include:
- Stewarding and marshaling of event participants
- Setting up/cleaning up/greeting on the day(s) of events
Suggested Involvement:
Please call Supporter Care on to add your name to the list!
Ward Receptionist
Additional Information / Requirements:
To provide administrative and general support for the Nursing Staff and provide assistance to patients and relatives where necessary in a sometimes emotive environment.
Suggested Involvement:
Shifts available as follows:
Monday, Tuesday Thursday, Friday and/or Saturday: 1pm to 4pm
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