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Work experience

Looking for really rewarding work experience? We have a range of opportunities from half day shadowing sessions to summer programmes to formal courses. All will help you learn new skills and discover strengths you never knew you had.

Work experience opportunities

You'll have an unforgettable work experience at Princess Alice Hospice. You'll see at first hand the amazing work we do and get the chance to do something really meaningful. We have a great variety of opportunities, including helping out with activities in the day hospice, tackling admin in the office, working on the till in our shops and many more.

15 and 16 year olds

We’re happy to welcome work experience placements for one to two weeks, if they are arranged through the school. If you’re interested in a work experience placement, we’ll need appropriate paperwork from your school. We’ll also need to do the relevant risk assessments – so do allow time for that. We’re happy to offer opportunities in our retail section and also in our offices – although places are limited.

Student shadowing opportunities

If you’re interested in learning more about hospice care, we are able to organise a limited number of half day shadowing opportunities where you will be able to see at first hand the care and support we provide at Princess Alice Hospice.

Formal placements

We also work with a number of partner organisations to offer more formal placements. To find out more about these opportunities please look under our Learn with Us section or contact our Education department.

How to apply

Please download the forms below and return them to the Volunteering Team at [email protected]
If you have any questions please contact us on 01372 461856

Application Form

Ward Support Volunteer Programme

Are you thinking of pursuing a career in healthcare and want to gain experience in the field? Would you like to gain some hands-on experience working with patients? Do you want to know what it’s like to work on a ward with multi-disciplinary teams? Are you curious to see compassionate care in action?

Find out more about the programme

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Alain Bakas

We will never be able to thank the team at Princess Alice Hospice enough for the love, care, dignity, and compassion they showed our papa and our whole family. They cared for my papa for a month, and then welcomed him back again for his final 8 days before he passed on 3rd April 2026. Every single member of staff became like family to us during the hardest time of our lives. Their kindness, patience, support, and genuine compassion will stay in our hearts and minds forever. They not only cared for our papa with dignity and respect, but they also supported all of us emotionally every step of the way. We are so grateful for everything they did for our papa and for the comfort they brought him in his final days. Thank you again to the entire team for the incredible work you do every day. You are truly special people, and we will never forget you.

Darek Kubik

The shop in Claygate on Parade is well run and stocked place. The manager Mrs Roheana is helpful and friendly person...well done

Nicola Jeebaun

So grateful for the kind and caring team at Easher. They supported us so much while spending our last days with mum Will always be grateful From the Greenaway family

Stephen Nicholson

I'm deeply grateful for the exceptional care and support provided by Princess Alice Hospice in Esher. Their warm and helpful staff made a significant difference during a difficult time after losing my grandfather to prostate cancer in July 2017. The bereavement team and therapy offered were invaluable in helping me cope with the loss and navigate my grief. I'm thankful for their kindness and dedication. Massive shout out to Lynne my bereavement councillor who was incredible with me, I’ll never forget you.

Jo G

My Mum was there for 3 weeks before she passed away in Nov . The staff and level of care was amazing, she was loved by the staff. They couldn't of done more for her. Myself and my sister were also supported. We donated a large memorial feather in our Mums memory. It's such a shame that most if their funding comes from donations.

Robert Crapnell

1st class care for my wife, I will never forget the care and attention. My will has provsion to say thank you.

Ruby Bhurji

My dad passed away in jan 26th 2005. The staff was amazing. So supportive through our difficult times. They really looked after dad. They always had a smile on their faces. So grateful for everything they did for dad and us. Just want to say a big thank you and keep up with all the hard work you all do.

Rosanna Stech

The call out night service team of Princess Alice were amazing with my Granny in her last few days. She was able to stay in her own home and have their amazing team look after her when we called them. I would like to especially say a big thank you to Camilla who was always so cheerful, professional and put us at ease when we really needed it. She would remember our family members names despite being called out to a number of houses every evening and was always a reassuring voice when she answered the phone. She made a real difference to my Granny’s end of life and I wouldn’t have wanted her to be under any other care. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

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Work experience

Looking for really rewarding work experience? We have a range of opportunities from half day shadowing sessions to summer programmes to formal courses. All will help you learn new skills and discover strengths you never knew you had.

Work experience opportunities

15 and 16 year olds

Student shadowing opportunities

Formal placements

How to apply

Ward Support Volunteer Programme

Helping you learn and grow

Caring words from our community...

Popular pages

Work experience

​Looking for really rewarding work experience? We have a range of opportunities from half day shadowing sessions to summer programmes to formal courses. All will help you learn new skills and discover strengths you never knew you had.

​Work experience opportunities

15 and 16 year olds

Student shadowing opportunities

Formal placements

How to apply

Ward Support Volunteer Programme

Helping you learn and grow

Caring words from our community...

Looking for really rewarding work experience? We have a range of opportunities from half day shadowing sessions to summer programmes to formal courses. All will help you learn new skills and discover strengths you never knew you had.

Work experience opportunities