Volunteers

Why do people volunteer?

• To feel useful.
• To learn and develop new skills.
• For company and friendship.
• To gain experience.
• To give something back.
• To be a valued member of the community.
• To utilise free time in a purposeful way.
• To be appreciated and accepted.

How to apply to be a volunteer with Hospice Southland.

Fill out a downloadable application form or enter your details on our online application page.

Alternatively, contact Hospice Southland for more information about becoming a volunteer.

Areas where volunteers are needed:

In-Patient Unit (IPU)

• Meal Preparation

Preparing a lunch time or dinner time meal from the menu for our patients.

• Housekeeping

Maintaining a clean environment and home-like atmosphere for our patients and their families.

• Gardening

          Pruning our rose beds and removing leaf litter.

• Flowers

Providing flower arrangements or vases of flowers within the hospice.

• Baking

Be part of a group that provide baking for the enjoyment of the patients and their families.

Community

• To help support patients and familites in the community (homes and/or rest homes)

Day Programme

• Activities and general support.

Assisting patients with activities set by the Day Programme coordinator. A healthy sense of humour is required!

Administration

• General administration duties, assisting with general office tasks.

• ​Data entry

Promotions

• Fundraising and Events

Collecting at our national annual Street Appeal in February, ticket sales at venues and helping with other fundraising events throughout the year.

Hospice Shops (7)

• Front of shop and serving customers at the till.

• Unpacking and cleaning donated items.

• Sorting clothes on racks.

• Deliveries and pick-up of items.