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 A
team of over 390 volunteers support the work of the Hospice. They
are involved in every aspect of Hospice life and make a vital
contribution to the operation of the Hospice. You will find volunteers
helping in the wards or washing dishes in the kitchen. Working
in the Garden or helping a family come to terms with the loss of a
loved one.Volunteers are also heavily
involved in the fundraising department, from helping at events or in
one of the charity shops to carrying out the mountains of admin work
that goes with fundraising.
From time to time we have specific voluntary needs,
below are details of the current areas that we need help with.
If you can spare a few hours and are interested in helping then please
contact Leona Cameron, Support Services Manager for a no obligation
chat. Either telephone Leona on 01228 817608 or send Leona an Email by
clicking here
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Currently we are on the hunt for
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Carlisle Charity Shop.
We are looking for friendly, approachable people to volunteer at
our charity shop, in Botchergate, Carlisle. The shop is open
Monday to Saturday 10am until 4pm, and various shifts are
available. Duties will involve serving and advising customers,
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Carlisle Book Shop – Wednesday, Thursdays and Saturdays
Opened in August 2009, our bookshop in The Lanes Carlisle, is
growing from strength to strength. We are currently looking for
volunteers to help cover various shifts, on Wednesday, Thursday
and Saturday. The main duties will be to serve and advise
customers, and ensure books are correctly priced and displayed. A
keen interest in books, and the ability to use your own
initiative, is essential. You should enjoy dealing with the
general public and be flexible regarding your duties. Training
will be provided.
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Brampton Charity Shop -
Thursdays
Now celebrating its second year of opening, our charity bookshop,
in Brampton town centre, requires volunteers, to help serve and
advise customers, on a Thursday morning. Duties will include
ensuring the books are correctly priced and displayed. A keen
interest in books, the ability to use your own initiative, and an
enjoyment of dealing with the general public is essential |
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Becoming a Volunteer |
| As a responsible
charity we do all we can to ensure that volunteers (and staff) are
suitable candidates. Therefore all
volunteers are required to provide two references and some roles will be
subject to a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check.
To download our volunteering leaflet
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you help? |
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difference to the support we are able to provide to patients and
their families. Have a look at the vacancies shown but if you
would like to help but don't see anything you fancy in the list
please contact me. |
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Leona. |
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Contact Us |
| If you are interested
in finding out more about any of the volunteer vacancies listed
please contact Leona Cameron, Voluntary Services Manager.
Tel: 01228 817608
Email:
click here
By Post to:
Eden Valley Hospice
Durdar Road
Carlisle
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Support Services Manager
Leona Cameron |
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Proud to be a Volunteer |
Ken Proud joined the
hospice as a volunteer in 2005. He has found the experience both
rewarding and satisfying.
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experience by
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