Volunteer Stories

"If anybody is thinking about it, I’d say just give it a go. I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I do. The Hospice is the most magical place ever. And they need your support."

“For me volunteering is stress-free, an enjoyable way to spend a few hours and it helps me to improve my English.”

University Student Tom volunteers with us on a Wednesday afternoon, supporting our Strength and Balance Group in the Living Well Centre, led by our Physiotherapist Jenny.

We had the privilege of being able to sit down with our Chaplaincy Team at the Hospice to learn about how they support patients, guests and families with their spiritual, religious and pastoral needs.

You’d think they’d been friends their whole lives but Maureen and Rita didn’t actually meet until they both started volunteering for St Cuthbert’s Hospice 15 years ago!

“A year after Carmel’s passing, I decided that I wanted to give something back to the Hospice as a way of saying thank you for all they had done for us. I’d been lucky enough to retire from work and had a little spare time each week so I applied for a volunteer driver role. I’ve now been part of the team since 2018 and I enjoy every minute of it! I’d recommend it to anyone. If you’re at a loose end and have the time to spare, why not give your time to a worthy cause?”

Adam has been volunteering with us in our Hospice Gardens since February 2019. Here, he shares his experience, hoping to encourage more young people to volunteer.