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Volunteers are at the heart of Barnsley Hospice!
Volunteers are also a much-valued part of our hospice team and work alongside staff to create a welcoming environment at our hospice; support patient services; help organise community fundraising events; support our retail hub, and connect with local businesses.
As we are a charity, every volunteer who gives their time and skills to support us plays a vital role in keeping our running costs down. This ensures we can spend as much of the money raised for us as possible on patient care.
Volunteer roles at the hospice
The roles our volunteers carry out are essential to the daily running of the hospice. For example:
- volunteering at our hospice retail hub, taking and sorting donations and supporting sales
- gardening, to maintain our beautiful and relaxing hospice gardens for patients and families
- supporting our events and fundraising team by helping with marshalling, raffles, refreshments and more
- delivering and collecting our collection boxes from businesses and venues across the borough and counting donations.
Corporate Volunteering
Could your workplace support at Barnsley Hospice or our Retail Hub? Corporate Volunteering is a great opportunity for team building and making a difference in your local community. If you’d like to find out more about how your colleagues could volunteer some time at the hospice, please email us at volunteering@barnsley-hospice.org.
Find out more
You can find all our current volunteer opportunities here. If you’ve got any questions about volunteering or would like to find out more about our current roles, you can contact our team at volunteering@barnsley-hospice.org or give us a call on 01226 244 244.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old do I have to be to become a hospice volunteer?
You must be 18 or over to volunteer at the hospice or Retail Hub.
Can I volunteer for a one-off event or a short period of time?
Yes, some of our volunteers help at particular events and fundraisers for set periods of time, for example over the summer holidays. See our current vacancies here.
Can I volunteer as part of my Duke of Edinburgh Award?
Unfortunately, we are unable to take volunteers as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Award at this time.
Do I need a DBS background check to become a hospice volunteer?
Yes, we will organise this for you if you join our team of volunteers in support of the hospice. If you have any queries about this please contact volunteering@barnsley-hospice.org or on 01226 244 244.
Can I organise a volunteer work placement at the hospice?
We have volunteer placements for work experience, however, you must be 18 or over to volunteer at the hospice or Retail Hub. To find out more, please get in touch with the team at volunteering@barnsley-hospice.org or on 01226 244 244.