Could you donate some time to help Strathcarron Hospice and make a difference in your community? 

We're looking for volunteers to assist with vital roles in the Hospice and in the work we do in the local community - roles urgently needing filled include:

 

Complementary therapies team

•          Hand massages for attendees of the Snowdrop Café in Tillicoultry last Monday of the month 1-3pm. No qualification needed and full training will be provided.
•       Qualified Jessica GELaration gel nails technician within the Hospice a couple of days per month within the Inpatient Unit. Experience beneficial but training can be provided if required.

Strathcarron Compassionate Neighbours

• Befriender volunteers to visit and support a person in their local community. Duties could include:
• ·        Visiting the same person at home at an agreed time weekly or fortnightly
• ·        Offering friendship and conversation
• ·        Provide a listening ear about poor health and/or planning ahead for poorer health or for death where appropriate
• ·        Fun activities - for example chatting about common interests, playing dominos, skill sharing such as crafting etc.
• Compassionate Neighbours training will be provided with optional training including goal setting, talking mats, SAGE & THYME (communication aid) training.  Cuppa and Catch Up sessions for volunteers are hosted quarterly, and one to one support from staff is available when required.

 

We have people waiting in Falkirk, Stirling, Clacks and Cumbernauld/Kilsyth who would love someone to visit regularly.  

Strathcarron complementary therapist volunteers Annie Sharp and Louise Stevenson say they have gained a huge amount from the time they give back to the Hospice. They both attend one day a week helping with admin duties.

 

Annie says: “My mum spent time in the Hospice and until then I had no idea how much goes on behind the scenes and how important it is to volunteer to keep the place running. Strathcarron is warm and welcoming and a really wholesome place to be.

“Volunteering has helped me with my own grief and to do something in memory of my mum, give back to the hospice and help other people in the process.”

Louise says: “You get a real sense of being part of a community volunteering here. I get so much out of it and you feel really appreciated giving your time. The services the Hospice offers are amazing and to know we are helping the wider work for patients and families there really is no other feeling like it.”

 

Our wonderfully enthusiastic volunteers donate their time in so many incredible ways – from fundraising, volunteering in our shops, to managing our reception, to offering comfort and support to patients and their families.

There are many ways to help and whether you are able to volunteer for a few hours once a week, once a month or even once a year, your time makes a big difference.

Each role requires different skills, strengths and time – we can find a role that is right for you.

For further information contact Volunteer Service Co-ordinator Eileen Ashford on 01324 826222,  e-mail [email protected] or visit Volunteer for us | Strathcarron Hospice

 For more information on how you can Volunteer for us