St Michael’s Hospice is nestled in the stunning Herefordshire countryside, in a state-of-the-art facility. We offer a competitive benefits package. We offer a superb working environment and facility, discounts with local suppliers, individualised training needs analysis, advanced communication skills training, employee counselling service, free tea & coffee, a friendly & welcoming work environment. We are one of the top 100 best not for profit organisations to work for and have been caring to make a difference, to patients living with a terminal illness and their families, across Herefordshire and beyond for 40 years.
Role Purpose
The role will involve offering emotional and practical support, as well as companionship, to those experiencing loss. Your role is to provide a safe and compassionate space for people to navigate their loss and explore ways to reduce isolation. This can include introducing those to community groups to help build confidences.
What we’re looking for
A kind empathic person who can offer emotional support, as well offering a practical approach to enable someone to build the confidence to continue with a new way of being. Offering companionship, reducing feelings of loneliness and the ability to signpost confidently to other services.
What’s in it for you
- Lots of fun working alongside a great team of volunteers staff
- See the difference you’ll make to someone’s day
- Get involved in your local community
- Volunteer discount of 20% in our stores (on donated items).
- Annual outings
- Social events
- Winter Party
How to apply
If this sounds like you then we’d love you to get in touch! Complete the short form below and our Volunteering Team will be in touch shortly.
Got any questions?
To find out more call us on: 01432 852090 or email:Â volunteer@smhospicehereford.org