We have many volunteer roles available across the organisation. Such as, helping in our donation centre, our shops/superstore, supporting our events or supporting our clinical teams with their work in the community and at Jackson-Barstow House.
It ranges from however much time you can give to covering shifts.
You can start in some of our shops from the age of 14. In other areas of the organisation, you help from the age of 18.
If you see the role listed on the volunteer for us page, register your interest by applying. Email our volunteering team by contacting volunteer@westonhospicecare.org.uk or call 01934 423975.
Yes, where necessary you will be given all the training you require to complete your role.
You can volunteer while receiving benefits as long as you continue to meet all the conditions of your benefit. Tell the office that pays your benefits about any volunteering that you are planning to do before you start. For further information see: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/volunteering-and-claiming-benefits
You will be invited to the annual volunteer cream tea and a Christmas shopping trip. You’ll also be encouraged to attend a half-day orientation session designed so you can be as comfortable in your role as quickly as possible.
To check your eligibility, you can contact UK Visas and Immigration from inside or outside the UK. Please visit: https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-inside-outside-uk for further information.