Enhancing the quality of care for patients in all care settings through partnership collaboration, advice and education

Volunteering

Oakhaven's Voluntary Services Group supports and enhances the work of the hospice staff and is a highly respected and much valued part of the team. Our volunteers form an award-winning team and their contribution to the local community was recognised by the 2004 Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.

Over 240 volunteers devote over 36,000 hours of their time each year, performing a vast range of activities that includes:

• Serving meals and refreshments
• Administration
• Gardening
• Reception services
• Maintenance
• Library facilities
• Fundraising
• Manning retail shops
• Driving/patient transport

Some volunteers provide their time as and when they are able, others commit to a certain number of hours on a more regular basis. Relatives and carers of patients very often comment on the support they have had from Oakhaven's volunteers when writing to express their appreciation of the care that they and their loved one have received.

Every volunteer, regardless of where at Oakhaven they choose to contribute their time, is a highly respected and valued member of the team. Without our volunteers, Oakhaven would not be able to provide the level of service it does to those in the New Forest and Waterside community suffering from life-limiting illnesses. Oakhaven are committed to holding regular communication sessions between staff and volunteers and numerous social activities for volunteers are organised throughout the year. Can you help?

Our Volunteers often tell us how much they enjoy volunteering .................... 

"It's just wonderful, you get far more out than you put in."

"I enjoy working with a nice bunch of people and I'm pleased to be able to support the hospice in various ways."

"I get a real buzz from being able to give something back to the hospice. Being part of the volunteers team is very fulfilling; there is so much choice in terms of how you can get involved, and no matter what you're doing you are always meeting inspirational people and having fun too."

Please call Hilary Street on 01590 677198 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to request a Volunteer Information Pack.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP PATIENTS OF YOUR LOCAL HOSPICE BY VOLUNTEERING YOUR SKILLS AND TIME?

CHIROPODISTS/PODIATRISTS Formally qualified who are also Registered Members of the Health Professions Council.  

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPISTS The therapies we currently use are reflexology/aromatherapy/massage/acupuncture.  Therapists must be members of a nationally recognised body.

DRIVERS to bring patients to/from the Day Hospice using either their own car (mileage allowance paid) or one of the hospice's specially adapted vehicles either a VW Sharan or Renault Kangoo.  No special licence needed.

RECEPTIONISTS - Pennington Chase
To work in the Day Hospice/Admin office at Pennington Chase, Lower Pennington Lane. Receiving visitors for outpatients and the offices as well as some admin work.

The time you volunteer can be as little or as much as you want to give, we are totally flexible.

Download Volunteer Application Form

CURRENT VOLUNTEERING VACANCIES

We are currently looking to recruit new volunteers to help with our event and community based fundraising activities. Please call Jill West on 01590 613039 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it