We have lots of volunteering opportunities for you to choose from. Volunteer to gain new skills, do what you enjoy most, make new friends and most importantly, make a real difference to your community.

Volunteers at Arthur Rank House carry out complementary tasks that enhance the quality of life of patients, their carers and families. They are vital to the services provided and help to create a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Some of the tasks we seek reliable volunteers for include:

• Helping on reception
• Welcoming visitors and out-patients
• Caring for plants and flowers
• Clerical support and caring for the library
• Helping the nursing teams care for patients
• Stocking and looking after the visitors' kitchen
• Working in day therapy on domestic tasks and practical activities
• Shopping
• Chaplaincy
• Working as part of the complementary therapy team
• Working with patients and families providing emotional support
• Using our special skills and interests e.g. gardening, cooking, sewing etc

Some Frequently Asked Questions:

What qualifications do you need?

None, just a compassionate and practical personality, and the ability to care for all types of people. If you have suffered a personal bereavement in the previous 2 years you may not be eligible as a volunteer.

Volunteers attend an introductory course covering aspects of hospice work and there is ongoing training and support according to the volunteer's involvement.

How much time does volunteering involve?

Your commitment can be as little as 2 hours a fortnight or as much as a weekly all day session. The time involved depends entirely on what an individual volunteer has to offer.

For more details contact Kim Ford, Deputy Voluntary Services Manager on 01223 723145

Help us make sure our events run smoothly, successfully and safely. There are different roles to choose from, all of which are essential to the smooth running of our events. Why not register to go on our database, or better still, if there is an event you want to part of let us know! Link to events calendar.

Our shop plays a vital role in raising funds and awareness of the Charity. Shop volunteers are among the most visible faces of the charity and, as such, contribute hugely to how the public perceive us, and the work we do. If you would like to help out at the shop, please contact the Fundraising Office.