Volunteer Roles & Current Vacancies
Whether you want to help shoppers in Horbury, cook in our Kitchen or collect up trees at Christmas, there is an opportunity for everyone to get involved and volunteer for Wakefield's local hospice
Volunteer Role of the Month: Donation Centre Volunteer

Would you like to volunteer in the engine room of our retail team?

We are recruiting for volunteers to join our Donation Centre team, supporting our friendly team with a variety of tasks including sorting stock, tagging items and preparing listings for our eBay team. Roles from a couple of hours per week.

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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
Volunteer (Retail)
Fundraising
E-Commerce Volunteers ***POSTING & PACKING VACANCY, MONDAYS ONLY***
We are looking for volunteers to join our busy E-Commerce Team.
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Volunteer (Retail)
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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Volunteer (Retail)
Support
Donation Centre Volunteers (Various Roles)
We are looking for volunteers to join our busy Donations Centre Team.
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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
Volunteer (Fundraising)
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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Volunteer (Fundraising)
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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Volunteer (Fundraising)
Fundraising
Fundraising Admin (Volunteer) ** NO CURRENT VACANCIES - PLEASE CHECK BACK LATER **
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic volunteer to support our busy fundraising office.
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Volunteer (Fundraising)
Fundraising
Fundraising Events (Volunteer)
Could you offer your support at our various events taking place across Wakefield throughout the year?
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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
Volunteer
Finance
Accounts/Finance (Volunteer) ** NO CURRENT VACANCIES - PLEASE CHECK BACK LATER **
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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Volunteer
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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Volunteer (Care)
Medical
Complementary Therapies (Volunteer)
We are recruiting patient, caring and enthusiastic individuals to join our Nursing Team delivering Complementary Therapies, in a voluntary capacity, on our In Patient Unit and in our Wellbeing Services.
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Volunteer (Care)
Support
Bereavement Support (Volunteer) ** NO CURRENT VACANCIES - PLEASE CHECK BACK LATER **
We are looking for volunteers who are patient, caring and compassionate to join our Bereavement Support team.
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Volunteer (Care)
Medical
Registered Level 1 Qualified Nurse (Volunteer)
We are recruiting patient, caring and enthusiastic individuals to join our Nursing Team, in a voluntary capacity, on our In Patient Unit. You must be a registered, fully qualified nurse for this role.
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Volunteer
Support
Caretaker / Driver (Volunteer)
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to support our facilities team.
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Volunteer
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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Volunteer (Care)
Support
Wellbeing Services (Volunteer) ** NO CURRENT VACANCIES - PLEASE CHECK BACK LATER **
We are looking for a patient, caring and creative individual to join our team as a Volunteer in our Wellbeing Services.
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Volunteer
Support
Dementia Care Services Assistant (Volunteer)
We are looking for patient and caring individuals to help support our team within our Dementia Care Services
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Volunteer
Support
Garden Maintenance (Volunteer)
Do you have any spare time where you could help out maintaining our hospice grounds?
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Volunteer (Care)
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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Volunteer (Care)
Support
Hospitality/Patient Support (Volunteer) ** NO CURRENT VACANCIES - PLEASE CHECK BACK LATER **
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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Volunteer
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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Volunteer
Support
Meet and Greet - Reception (Volunteer) ** NO CURRENT VACANCIES - PLEASE CHECK BACK LATER **
We are looking for an enthusiastic and confident individual to support our Reception area, between the hours of 4.45pm - 7.00pm.
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Volunteer
Support
Reception (Volunteer) ** NO CURRENT VACANCIES - PLEASE CHECK BACK LATER **
We are recruiting volunteers who are enthusiastic, friendly and organised to join our Reception team.
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Volunteer Application Form

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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