Patient and Family Care Volunteers

Bereavement Support Volunteer

We are looking for additional volunteers to help with our bereavement support service.

Please contact Phil or Sarah for more information at volunteering@wirralhospice.org or call 0151 334 2778.

Complementary Therapy Volunteer

Complementary therapies are an important part of the overall care given in hospices.  Wirral Hospice St John’s offers a wide range of the most effective complementary therapies available.  All therapies given in the hospice are truly holistic, helping to ease physical pain, anxiety, and spiritual distress.

We are looking for additional complementary therapy volunteers to support the wider complementary therapy team in treating inpatients, outpatients, wellbeing patients, carers and hospice staff and volunteers. They also work as part of the patient and family support services team and liaise with them at all times.

Please contact Phil or Sarah for more information at volunteering@wirralhospice.org or call 0151 334 2778.

 Volunteer Nurse

We are looking for volunteer nurses with excellent communication and team-working skills, a range of clinical skills, and a desire to develop their practice and make a positive impact on those we care for and support. Previous experience of working in end-of-life care, oncology or life-limiting conditions are not essential but will be advantageous. Flexibility, responsibility and professionalism are key, as are the abilities to uphold our values of being: Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful, Equitable and Sustainable – in regards to your patients, colleagues and across the organisation.

Please contact Phil or Sarah for more information at volunteering@wirralhospice.org or call 0151 334 2778.

Other Roles in Patient and Family Care

Ward Clerk

Supporting the inpatient nursing team with administration duties

Wellbeing Centre

Caring for and supporting patients attending our Wellbeing Centre

Wellbeing Creative Activities

Supporting the Creative Therapy Coordinator and engaging patients in activities

Healthcare

Supporting the clinical team in providing personal care to patients

Spiritual Care Team

Providing spiritual care throughout the hospice

Bereavement Support Team

Supporting families through the grieving process

Interested in these or other volunteer roles we might have?

We always convey a HUGE THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers, without whom the hospice would struggle to operate.

In normal times they are simply ‘here’ for us, at the hospice and in our Wirral Community. They’re part of the hospice family, they are, very often in fact, the ‘face’ of the hospice.

Our hospice heroes support us in so many ways; from patient and family support; to catering support; to office support; in our charity shops; to gardening; to fundraising support.

Enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that your time and support is enabling patients and families to receive the care they need.

Volunteers have been involved with Wirral Hospice right from the very beginning, giving their commitment, skills and energy to support our work with patients, their carers and families. You can make a real difference by joining our team of 500 volunteers. We have opportunities based at the hospice and in the community.

For most volunteering opportunities you do not always require particular skills or qualifications as we will give support and training wherever necessary. An enthusiasm for hospice care and a willingness to try new things are often more important.

People from all walks of life and all ages (from 16 and above) volunteer for us. If you have the time and skills to make a difference by volunteering, please contact Phil or Sarah at volunteering@wirralhospice.org or call 0151 334 2778. Ask for volunteer services and tell us how you can help.