Karen's Story I started volunteering at the hospice in January 2023 as a Ward Receptionist on a Monday evening but due to my full time job I had to stand down in January 2024 but continued to do my stint on the flower arranging rota. I spoke with Eileen the Volunteer Co-ordinator and asked if I could pick up ad hoc jobs as and when required. Having been a family member attending the hospice for nine weeks in 2009 while my brother in law Gordon received palliative care for a brain tumour I knew one day I would like to give back my time to help other families. While on shift in the ward I was able to share a small part of my experience with others letting them know it was normal to feel angry, sad, tearful or just exhausted. But the most important thing for me was to reinforce to individuals how amazing the staff and care and surroundings of the hospice were for palliative care. If you would like to discuss how you would like to volunteer at Strathcarron Hospice, please complete an Application Form or contact our Volunteer Service Co-ordinator Eileen Ashford on Tel. No. 01324 826222 Ext 271 or e-mail [email protected]. Eileen will arrange for you to come up for a chat so that we can understand how best to use your skills and expertise and what roles would be best suited for you. By volunteering with us you can make a real difference. If you are interested volunteering with the Hospice, please click here If you are interested volunteering at one of our shops or in distribution centre, please click here * Certain roles within the Hospice are subject to a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check. Prior to the meeting with the Volunteer Service Co-Ordinator, volunteers will be notified of the documents required where a role is subject to a PVG check. Manage Cookie Preferences