Discover the difference your time can make to people for whom time matters most.
Everyday excellence
From Compassionate Neighbours to Shop Volunteers. We have a role for everyone.
Discover Volunteering with a difference.
Our volunteers are a vital and integral part of the work we do at Princess Alice Hospice. Like you, they’re people who want to make an impact on a local level, in their community. By joining us you’ll discover new friends, new skills and be able to share your passion and experience to support local people living with life limiting illness, and their families too.
In the Hospice, in our shops, at community events, in community settings and in people’s homes, our volunteers provide incredible support, expertise, time and compassion. Quite simply, we couldn’t provide our outstanding care without you. We are positive, passionate, and professional; we share a commitment to top tier care done right and a shared sense of pride that it gives to each and every one of us. Whether it’s 1 or 4 hours a month or 4 hours a week or year, we can help you find a role that works for you.
Discover volunteering with a difference
- You’ll learn new skills which could help you in your role and in everyday life.
- We’ll give you full training and support in your role.
- You’ll be a much valued part of our team – and have a say in how we’re run.
- You’ll hear about career opportunities within Princess Alice Hospice.
- You’ll have fun and make new friends!
- You’ll gain practical work experience, to help land your first job or a place at university.
Volunteers’ Week ran from 2-8 June 2025
Every year we pause to thank our volunteers for the amazing work that they do and to celebrate and remember all the wonderful ways that they support our vital work.
What could I do?
Do you like meeting people? Are you a good listener? Maybe you’re a fantastic organiser or someone who loves to get stuck into admin? We’ve got volunteering opportunities for everyone. Whether you can give a couple of hours a week, several days a month or a day a year, your time will make all the difference. Here are just a few ways you can help.
Volunteer in our shops
A really enjoyable way to meet people, you could learn a new skill and raise vital cash for us.
Volunteer in the community
Supporting a patient or carer in you local area with emotional and practical support.
Volunteer at the Hospice
Working with patients on our In-patient Unit or helping out with admin in the office, you’ll be giving us vital extra support.
Volunteer at events
If you can cheer loudly, hold a bucket or hand out leaflets, you can join in the fun and help raise much-needed funds.
Become a Committee Member or Trustee
Play an essential role in the success of our charity, using your skills and experience to help set our strategic direction and ensuring the good governance of the organisation.
Become a Hospice ambassador
You can be our voice in the community, speaking about our work and encouraging people to support us.
Who can be a volunteer?
Do you have time to spare? Then you could volunteer with us. Our volunteers range in age from 16 to 90+ and come from a wide range of backgrounds and communities. Some have retired from successful careers. Some are still at work or school. Whether you can volunteer for a couple of days each week, month or year we have a role to suit you. We need people with a wide variety of skills and experience and embrace diversity, offering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all our volunteers.
Interested?
If you have some free time and want to put it to good use, why not get in touch? Find out more about our volunteering roles by giving our team a call on 01372 461856 or register your interest below.
You may also like to come to one of our ‘Introduction to Volunteering’ sessions, where you can meet the volunteer team and find out more about volunteering opportunities. These events last approximately 1 hour and are held at the Hospice. Please call us on 01372 461856 or email [email protected] to reserve your place.
Delivering the best care for you
“Palliative medicine is different. It’s all about the patient.”
– Jana Jeyakumar, Consultant
An extremely rewarding experience
“You really feel you’re part of the team.”
– Twaisha Kapoor, volunteer
Volunteering changes things in you
“We're stronger when we're together, helping each other.”
– Joanna Chlodzinska, volunteer
