Volunteer roles and vacancies
Our wonderful team of volunteers help Oakhaven in so many ways
Volunteering at Oakhaven Hospice
Our volunteers are simply amazing: they give their time and energy to support Oakhaven, bringing a wealth of experience along with their commitment in wanting to help others and make a difference.
When people ask what they could do as a volunteer for Oakhaven Hospice, the short answer is "almost anything". Volunteers support our work in every department. Many support the people we care for in the hospice, others support our patients in their homes. A fantastic team helps in our shops, whilst others assist occasionally with events.
If volunteering sounds right for you, scroll down and take a look through some of the roles to see how you could make a difference in the Oakhaven community.
We are eternally grateful to all our volunteers who have given and continue to give their time to support Oakhaven and its community.
Why volunteer for Oakhaven Hospice?
We are always looking for new people to join our team and here are a few of the reasons why giving the gift of time to Oakhaven can be a rewarding experience.
- Give something back to an organisation that has helped your family or friends
- Make a difference to people who are at the end of life
- Provide a listening ear to someone who is going through a difficult time
- Feel valued
- Meet new people and make new friends
- Gain new skills, knowledge and experience
- Use your existing skills and knowledge to help others
- Become part of the Oakhaven family
Our current volunteer vacancies
Listed below are current volunteer roles and vacancies. Please click on the + button to learn more about each role.
If you have any questions or would like to chat about any of the roles, please contact our Volunteer Services team by telephone on 01590 646447 or by email at volunteering@oakhavenhospice.co.uk.
Awareness Volunteers
Could you help us raise awareness in your town or village by distributing posters and leaflets to community venues. Be our local link!
Skills Volunteers
Do you have a skill that you could share at the Coates Centre for three hours most months, helping those navigating a life-limiting illness or bereavement?
Coates Centre Volunteers
Volunteers at the Coates Centre help us to support people bereaved or whose lives have been impacted by life-limiting illnesses.
Oakhaven Neighbours
Could you provide companionship for Oakhaven patients in their own homes throughout our community? We are particularly seeking in Totton.
Retail Volunteers
Volunteer in one of our retail shops, for our e-commerce department or behind the scenes at our donation centre at Ampress Park in Lymington.
IPU Reception Volunteer
We're looking for people with great communication skills, along with empathy, kindness and compassion to join our team of volunteer receptionists in the Inpatient Unit
Day Hospice Assistant
Our Day Hospice welcomes many of our patients for one day a week, offering practical support and the chance to have some 'time out.'
Inpatient Ward Assistant
Could you provide non-clinical support to the Ward staff by welcoming visitors, and performing various practical tasks, such as serving meals?
Day Hospice Reception Volunteer
We're looking for people with great communication skills, along with empathy, kindness and compassion to join our team of volunteer receptionists in our Day Hospice.
Hospice Driver Volunteers
Our volunteer drivers play an important role in transporting the patients to the Day Hospice, then home again in the afternoon.
Complementary Therapist Volunteers
We are looking for qualified Complementary Therapists to join the team as volunteers.
Relaxation Volunteers
If you have no qualifications but are interested in supporting our Comp Therapy team, we will train you to provide hand and foot massages.
Pastoral & Spiritual Care Volunteers
Support the Pastoral and Spiritual Care team and engage with our patients in groups and on a one-to-one basis.
Gardening Volunteers
Our gardeners keep our beautiful garden the tranquil space appreciated by our patients and their families.
eCommerce Volunteers
Our e-commerce volunteers support the e-commerce team with our online sales on eBay and our website.
Volunteering Frequently Asked Questions
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