A WORCESTERSHIRE hospice is calling for caring and compassionate people to step forward as volunteers and help make a difference to patients or bereaved people when they need it most.
St Richard’s Hospice is aiming to boost the number of volunteers helping the Family Support Team.
There are currently two types of volunteer roles available; Family Support Volunteers and Community Volunteers.
The Family Support Volunteer role involves giving emotional support to patients and bereaved people either face-to-face at the hospice or through telephone calls, for about two or three hours a week.
Volunteers will be given a full induction to the hospice, training, support and guidance.
Family Support services manager, Matt Jackson said: “They provide crucial support for those going through such difficult times in their lives, giving them space and time to share their story and find ways to support themselves and others.
“The family support team really values all our wonderful volunteers, the incredible work they do and we feel so grateful they are part of the team.”
St Richard’s is also looking for caring, friendly people who like helping others to join their team of Community Volunteers.
Potential volunteers would have two or three hours a week to spare to offer companionship and help such as light shopping and housework for patients and their families at home.
Mr Jackson said: “It can be these small but important acts that can make a real difference to someone living with a serious illness and their carers.
“These visits and conversations offer companionship and ease the anxiety that can result from people feeling isolated at home.”
Visit www.strichards.org.uk/support-us/volunteering/volunteering-vacancies/ for more
