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team of over 390 volunteers support the work of the Hospice. They
are involved in every aspect of Hospice life and make a vital
contribution to the operation of the Hospice. You will find volunteers
helping in the wards or washing dishes in the kitchen. Working
in the Garden or helping a family come to terms with the loss of a
loved one.Volunteers are also heavily
involved in the fundraising department, from helping at events or in
one of the charity shops, picking up donated stock or carrying out the
mountains of admin work that goes with fundraising.
From time to time we have specific voluntary needs,
below are details of the current areas that we need help with.
If you can spare a few hours and are interested in helping then please
contact Leona Cameron, Support Services Manager for a no obligation
chat. Either telephone Leona on 01228 817608 or send Leona an Email by
clicking here
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Currently we are on the hunt for
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Trustees
Would you like a part- time job? With no pay? With no
privileges? But with the satisfaction of influencing and
contributing to the development of services at Eden valley
Hospice.
The Hospice, a registered charity and voluntary organisation
providing specialist palliative care for adults, young people and
children within Cumbria, is seeking to recruit new trustees for
the Board. The Board, which meets approximately six times per
year, is responsible for the overall governance of the Hospice.
As well as attending Board meetings, trustees develop specific
interests to ensure hospice services of a high standard are
maintained. Our services are professionally managed and cost
almost £3 million per year to deliver.
We are particularly keen to ensure a diverse Board which reflects
the community we serve. Expressions of interest would be
particularly welcome from those with experience as a carer, or in
management of clinical services for children or adults, law; or
other relevant experience or expertise. Selection will be by
interview with a panel of Board members.
For an application form and information pack contact: Janet
Ferguson, Chief Executive, Tel 01228 817610 or Email:
janet.ferguson@edenvalleyhospice.co.uk. Informal
discussions can be arranged with the Chairman of the Board.
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Carlisle Charity Shop.
We are looking for friendly, approachable people to volunteer at
our charity shop, in Botchergate, Carlisle. The shop is open
Monday to Saturday 10am until 4pm, and various shifts are
available. Duties will involve serving and advising
customers, sorting, pricing and displaying donated goods.. |
Carlisle Book Shop – Wednesday, Thursdays and Saturdays
Opened in August 2009, our bookshop in The Lanes Carlisle, is
growing from strength to strength. We are currently looking for
volunteers to help cover various shifts, on Wednesday, Thursday
and Saturday. The main duties will be to serve and advise
customers, and ensure books are correctly priced and displayed. A
keen interest in books, and the ability to use your own
initiative, is essential. You should enjoy dealing with the
general public and be flexible regarding your duties. Training
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Brampton Charity Shop -
Thursdays
Now celebrating its second year of opening, our charity bookshop,
in Brampton town centre, requires volunteers, to help serve and
advise customers, on a Thursday morning. Duties will include
ensuring the books are correctly priced and displayed. A keen
interest in books, the ability to use your own initiative, and an
enjoyment of dealing with the general public is essential |
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Proud to be a Volunteer |
 Ken
Proud has been a volunteer with the Eden Valley Hospice for over two
years. He is one of several volunteers who help in the Hospice Laundry.
Making sure that all the sheets, towels and various other items are
freshly washed and pressed.
Wednesdays and Saturdays are the days that Ken takes charge and he likes
to ensure that everything is laundered before he goes home, ‘I like to
go away from here and know everything is done’ says Ken with pride.
Ken had worked as a bus driver for many years and really enjoyed meeting
and talking to people, building up a good rapport with his customers.
When Ken is in the Hospice the door to the laundry room is kept open and
nurses, patients, staff and families often pop in and have a word with
him.
Music plays a big part in Ken’s life varying from opera to Cher and he
always has something playing in the background whilst he works, often
lending tapes to patients.
Ken is very much a member of the Hospice family and regularly attends
volunteer events and meetings. He has found benefits to his own health
and is happy to say ‘since coming here, I am a more relaxed person. I
love it here’.
Everyone at the Hospice values the contribution of time that Ken and all
the other volunteers make to help run the Hospice.
I will leave the final word to Ken
‘It is a happy place – when you walk through those doors, it’s lovely.
No comparison’
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Becoming a Volunteer |
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charity we do all we can to ensure that volunteers (and staff) are
suitable candidates. Therefore all
volunteers are required to provide two references and some roles will be
subject to a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.
To download our volunteering leaflet
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difference to the support we are able to provide to patients and
their families. Have a look at the vacancies shown but if you
would like to help but don't see anything you fancy in the list
please contact me. |
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Contact Us |
| If you are interested
in finding out more about any of the volunteer vacancies listed
please contact Leona Cameron, Support Services Manager.
Tel: 01228 817608
Email:
click here
By Post to:
Eden Valley Hospice
Durdar Road
Carlisle
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Support Services Manager
Leona Cameron |
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