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Volunteer at the Hospice

Hospice Volunteering

Our Hospice in Brentry is a very special place – and that's all down to the volunteers and staff who work there. Our volunteers get involved in supporting our reception team, day services, coffee shop, inpatient unit and of course our beautiful gardens. You'll quickly see how your few hours a week help make a difference.

Please check below which of our Hospice volunteer roles are currently open before applying. To register your interest please fill out the form below and we'll be in touch.

If you're particularly interested in a role that is currently unavailable and want to have a chat and add your name to a waiting list, you can contact us on 0117 915 9448 or email volunteer@stpetershospice.org

Explore the options

Volunteer Gardener

Now open

You will tend St Peter's Hospice's beautiful gardens by cutting the grass, weeding, watering and planting.

Inpatient Unit Volunteer

Vacancies for supper shifts (4-7pm) on Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun

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.

Ward Reception Volunteer

Vacancies over weekends

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 Volunteer

Vacancies over weekends

Flower Volunteers arrange and refresh lovely flower displays in public areas and patient rooms. Coverage: Monday to Sunday.

Coffee Shop Volunteer

Vacancies over weekends

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

Spiritual Care Volunteer

Now open

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.

Volunteer Driver

Now open

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.

Hairdressing Volunteer

Soon to be open

Hairdressing Volunteers are qualified hairdressers who offer our patients a cut or wash and blow dry from our own salon in Day Service.

Main Reception Volunteer

Currently closed

Main Reception Volunteers play an important role in welcoming visitors and patients' families. They deal with incoming telephone and have daily contact with staff.

Complementary Therapy Volunteer

Now Open

You will be professionally qualified and experienced in massage, aromatherapy or reflexology. In this role you’ll provide relaxing, restorative treatments to our patients.

Emotional and Psychological Support Volunteer

Currently closed

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.

Arts and Craft Volunteer

Currently closed

Art and Craft volunteers provide a range of creative and craft activities for our day service patients.

Register your interest to volunteer

By giving us your email address below, we will assume that you are happy for us to contact you by email about a volunteering role. You will not be contacted by email with any other information unless you opt to do so.

We would love to keep you updated with news about our work and fundraising activities and may contact you by mail or phone with updates or information we think you'd be interested in. See our privacy policy for more information on how we use and protect personal information. You can change the way we communicate with you at any time by calling us on 01275 391400, emailing communications@stpetershospice.org or writing to us St Peter's Hospice Fundraising Office, Unit 18 Orchard View, Estune Business Park, Pear Tree Avenue, Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9FR.

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great reasons to volunteer:

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By raising vital funds you'll make a massive difference to our patients and their families.

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Volunteering is good for you. Evidence shows it's great for you mental and physical health!

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You'll make new friends and meet lots of new people from around Bristol

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You can gain useful experience and transferable skills in retail and customer service.

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It looks great on CVs and UCAS forms

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You don't need particular skills or experience - we provide full training and support is always available.

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Flexible commitment - you can fit volunteering around your existing commitments

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Contribute to the 'circular economy', cutting down on landfill and encouraging Bristol to recycle.

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Be part of your local community

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Gain confidence and self-esteem