Our volunteers input directly into almost all areas of the Hospice’s activities; volunteer nurses in the Inpatient Unit and Day Care; general duties volunteers in the same two areas of the Hospice; Reception volunteers, essentially the ‘front line’ of the Hospice to telephone and personal callers alike; the volunteers who help in the Fundraising Department - the shops, their local communities and fundraising events; the maintenance and gardening volunteers. These and many others make St John’s the very special place that it is, and we thank them warmly for their enormous commitment and support.

Your help is both vital and appreciated. Can you support us by;

• Helping at or attending one of our fundraising events.

• Helping out at our gift shop or in one of our charity shops

• Supporting the Hospice Lottery

Would you like to become a volunteer?

For further information please contact the Volunteer Services Department.
Telephone: 0151 482 8986

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Wirral Volunteer of the Year 2007 Younger Person Category Paul Hudson, Volunteer with St John's Hospice
8 hospice volunteers were nominated for Wirral Volunteer of the Year awards and we were delighted to see Paul receive his award from Chief Superintendent Colin Matthews, Merseyside Police at the Presentation Evening in June. Congratulations to Paul and all nominees!

In 2006 he set up a Schools Partnership Scheme to raise greater awareness of the Hospice amongst 6th formers, he tied this into a Fundraising Balloon Race which he researched, gained funding for and organised, raising over £600. Supporters of the Hospice may remember seeing him and his team of friends at the spectacular balloon release at the Summer Fair last year.Paul has been involved with the Hospice for just over three years after witnessing first hand the wonderful care and support the Hospice gives. He has carried out a number of activities from working in the Hospice Gift shop to envelope stuffing and mailshots, from marshalling at sponsored walks & horserides to actively participating in an abseil & Dragon Boat Racing.

Volunteering with St John's Hospice can be fun, hard work and challenging but is always rewarding. We currently have around 380 volunteers registered with us carrying out a variety of tasks in the Hospice - from admin to nursing to gardening, from spiritual care to serving teas & meals and arranging flowers, from spending time with Day Care patients and art therapy to resourcing offices and busy Reception areas - and also out in the community with the Fundraising Teams, Charity Shops, Support Groups and Family Support network. We currently have morning and afternoon vacancies in the Hospice Gift Shop and Fundraising Office.

Volunteers at the Hospice really do make a difference, their gift of time enhances the care patients and their families receive. We always welcome applications to join the volunteering team whether you can commit to a regular weekly slot or are available for an occasional couple of hours.

Please ring or email today to find out more 334 2778 or caroles@stjohnshospice.org