Volunteer Role of the Month: Dementia Day Care Volunteer

Would you like to volunteer once a week to support individuals living with dementia?

We are recruiting for a caring individual to join our team as a Dementia Day Care Volunteer in our Day Therapy Unit (DTU). From supporting activities to helping with refreshments, you will play a key role in supporting our service users, no prior experience needed but a willingness to learn and a calm and patient nature is important..

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Retail Volunteer Roles

Did you know we have eight shops located across Horbury, Ossett and Wakefield, plus a Donation Warehouse? All of our retail spaces rely on voluntary support, click on the roles below to find out more and apply today.

Our vacancies

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Fundraising

E-Commerce Volunteers (Various Roles)

We are looking for volunteers to join our busy E-Commerce Team.

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Support

Retail Assistant (Volunteer)

We are looking for proactive volunteers to support in our retail outlets in a variety of locations.

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Support

Distribution Centre Volunteers (Various Roles)

We are looking for volunteers to join our busy Distribution Centre Team.

Fundraising Volunteer Roles

Whether you are helping out at our events or supporting the fundraising team with admin tasks in the office, we have some great roles to get involved with, click on the roles below to find out more and apply today.

Our vacancies

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Fundraising

Munchkin Catering Trailer Events Support (Volunteer)

To support our Catering Trailer (Munchkin) at events across West Yorkshire on an ad-hoc basis.

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Fundraising

Munchkin Catering Trailer Set Up & Driving (Volunteer)

We are looking for a volunteer with towing experience to support the transportation of our catering trailer - Munchkin, to and from events.

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Fundraising

Fundraising Admin (Volunteer)

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic volunteer to support our busy fundraising office.

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Fundraising

Fundraising Events (Volunteer)

Could you offer your support at our various events taking place across Wakefield throughout the year?

Care & Hospice Volunteer Roles

From being a part of our Reception team through to supporting our Day Therapy Unit activities, we have a host of flexible roles available to choose from, click on the roles below to find out more and apply today.

Our vacancies

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Finance

Accounts/Finance (Volunteer)

We are recruiting an efficient, keen and organised individual with a key attention for detail, to join our busy Finance office as an Accounts/Finance Volunteer.

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Support

Chaplain (Volunteer)

We are recruiting a sensitive, caring and compassionate individual to join our Chaplaincy Rota based at the hospice, as a Chaplain Volunteer.

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Medical

Complimentary Therapies (Volunteer)

We are recruiting a patient, caring and enthusiastic individual to join our Nursing Team delivering Complimentary Therapies, in a voluntary capacity, on our In Patient Unit and Day Therapy Unit.

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Support

Bereavement Support (Volunteer)

We are looking for volunteers who are patient, caring and compassionate to join our Bereavement Support team.

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Support

Caretaker / Driver (Volunteer)

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to support our facilities team.

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Support

Catering/Kitchen Assistant (Volunteer)

We are recruiting an efficient and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Catering/Kitchen Assistant Volunteer

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Support

DTU-Day Therapy Unit (Volunteer)

We are looking for a patient, caring and creative individual to join our team as a Volunteer in our Day Therapy Unit.

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Support

Dementia Day Care Assistant (Volunteer)

We are looking for a patient and caring individual to help support our team within our Dementia Day Care Service

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Support

Garden Maintenance (Volunteer)

Do you have any spare time where you could help out maintaining our hospice grounds?

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Medical

Health Care Assistant (Volunteer)

We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about providing support to our nursing staff and providing patient care.

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Support

Hospitality / Patient Support (Volunteer)

We are looking for a caring individual to join us on our In-Patient Unit to help support our patients, visitors and Ward staff.

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Support

Housekeeping (Volunteer)

We are recruiting a dynamic and energetic individual to join our Facilities team as a Housekeeping/Laundry Volunteer

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Support

Meet and Greet - Reception ( Volunteer)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and confident individual to support our Reception area, between the hours of 5pm-8pm.

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Support

Reception (Volunteer)

We are recruiting volunteers who are enthusiastic, friendly and organised to join our Reception team.

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Please complete the downloadable Application Form and return using the form below, or alternativley select that you would prefer to receive a Volunteering Application Form via post/email.

For further information about volunteering for Wakefield Hospice please contact our Volunteer Services Coordinator, Sophie Baker, on 01924 331400 or email vs@wakefieldhospice.co.uk

Your details will be held on our database in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. You can update your communication preferences at any time by contacting us on 01924 331400 or email enquiries@wakefieldhospice.co.uk

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"In volunteering I hope that I am playing a part in making a very difficult time in peoples life’s a little bit easier.”

Dave Wells, Volunteer