Our Hospice in Brentry is a very special place – and that's all down to the volunteers and staff who work there. Due to Coronavirus we've had to temporarily withdraw some of the roles. Please check below which of our Hospice volunteer roles are now open before applying.
To register your interest please fill out the form below and we'll be in touch. Alternatively, you can find out more by calling 0117 915 9448 or emailing volunteer@stpetershospice.org.
Main Reception Volunteers play an important role in welcoming visitors and patients’ families. They deal with incoming telephone and have daily contact with staff.
Play a key supporting role on the Inpatient Unit, serving drinks and meals, running errands and chatting to patients and visitors. This allows our clinical staff to focus on patient care.
Assist in the Inpatient Unit by answering telephone calls and welcoming visitors. This is an evening and weekend role, so it would suit someone working normal business hours.
Flower Volunteers arrange and refresh lovely flower displays in public areas and patient rooms. Coverage: Monday to Sunday.
You will tend St Peter's Hospice's beautiful gardens by cutting the grass, weeding, watering and planting.
You will serve a variety of hot and cold food to our patients, visitors and staff. Coverage: Monday to Sunday Shifts: Morning or Afternoon, 2 hours approx. Rota: Fortnightly, Monthly, Relief
You will be professionally qualified and experienced in massage, aromatherapy or reflexology. In this role you’ll provide relaxing, restorative treatments to our patients.
Volunteer Drivers use their own cars to transport patients to and from their home so they can attend Day Service or other appointments. Drivers usually drive the same day each week or offer ad-hoc relief cover. We also have a Wheelchair Mobility Car.
The Hospice is an inclusive organisation aiming to meet the needs and beliefs of both those with and without a faith. Our Multi Faith Team provides one to one support and guidance to patients and families on our Inpatient and Day Service units.
Volunteers provide pre and post bereavement support for relatives and significant others. A substantial amount of training and commitment is required in order to be considered for this role.
Art and Craft volunteers provide a range of creative and craft activities for our day service patients.
Hairdressing Volunteers are qualified hairdressers who offer our patients a cut or wash and blow dry from our own salon in Day Service.
By raising vital funds you’ll make a massive difference to our patients and their families.
Volunteering is good for you. Evidence shows it’s great for you mental and physical health!
You'll make new friends and meet lots of new people from around Bristol
You can gain useful experience and transferable skills in retail and customer service.
It looks great on CVs and UCAS forms
You don’t need particular skills or experience - we provide full training and support is always available.
Flexible commitment - you can fit volunteering around your existing commitments
Contribute to the “circular economy”, cutting down on landfill and encouraging Bristol to recycle.
Be part of your local community
Gain confidence and self-esteem
