Join Our Team as a Gift Aid Volunteer!
Do you want to make a real difference to people and families when they need support the most?
Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community, meet new people, and be part of a supportive team?
Barnsley Hospice is looking for enthusiastic and compassionate volunteers to join our team and support the vital work we do across our services.
Our volunteers play an essential role in helping us provide specialist care and support to people with life-limiting illnesses and their families. By giving your time, skills and enthusiasm, you will help us continue delivering care that truly matters.
About the Role
- As a volunteer, you may support the hospice in a variety of ways depending on the role. This could include:
- Approaching donators enquiring on their awareness of Gift Aid and its benefits and raising awareness
- Explaining the Gift Aid process and taking all relevant information should a donator wish to register
- Sign Up donor and issue with Gift Aid details
- Create Gift Aid donation receipt and information – mark up the donations and separate all Gift Aid donations in relevant cages
- Tracking Gift Aid donations
- Process any further information needed in preparation for Gift Aid registration
- Potential involvement at outside events (pop up shops, marketing stalls, fundraising events)
Please note: all applicants must be over 18 to volunteer at the hospice and retail hub.
This vacancy will be left open until we recruit sufficient volunteers for the role.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. The most important qualities are enthusiasm, reliability and a genuine desire to help others.
You may be someone who:
- Enjoys meeting and supporting people
- Works well as part of a team
- Communicates with kindness, empathy and respect
- Is reliable and committed to making a difference
- Shares our values of Ambition, Collaboration, Compassion and Integrity
Why Volunteer with Barnsley Hospice?
Volunteering with us is a rewarding experience. You will have the opportunity to:
- Make a meaningful difference to local people and families
- Meet new people and become part of a welcoming community
- Gain valuable experience and develop new skills
- Contribute to a service that supports hundreds of people each year
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and welcome volunteers from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ people, and candidates with disabilities, as we continue to grow a diverse and inclusive team.
If you would like to use your time and skills to support Barnsley Hospice and help us continue delivering compassionate care in our community, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and be part of something meaningful.
About us
Barnsley Hospice is a charity that provides specialist palliative and end of life care to hundreds of local people and those close to them each year. Our main priority is to achieve the best possible quality of life for people living with a life-limiting illness, whilst supporting those close to them during the period of illness and bereavement. As a specialist care provider, the range of skills we offer include, pain and symptom management, emotional support and end of life care. The hospice currently employs about 100 people and has a team of volunteers, based both at the hospice and within our retail hub.