Volunteer Receptionists – Stockton Hospice – Weekends and Weekdays
For 40 years, Butterwick Hospice has supported local people and communities across our regions of Teesside and County Durham. We provide holistic care for children and adults living with a life-limiting illness, as well as support for their families and loved ones. We believe in embracing life’s journey with compassion and care and aim to make every day the best it can be for each of our patients and their loved ones.
If you have some spare time – why not volunteer to help us with our Reception function at our Stockton hospice, and do something amazing?
Role summary:
Our reception volunteers are often the first point of contact with the Hospice and it is important that we provide a warm welcome to all our patients, families and visitors.
We are therefore, looking for the help of friendly, compassionate, organised individuals, who can answer, re-direct telephone calls and greet visitors to the Hospice, in a professional manner. You should also be reliable, comfortable working unsupervised, and take due regard of the sensitive and confidential nature of information or situations that may arise.
Shifts:
We have vacancies to cover the hours of 9am – 4pm
with two shifts, one between 9am to 1pm and the other 1pm and 4pm.
Days:
Saturdays and Sundays – all shifts available.
Weekdays – various shifts available – please ask us for details.
Some flexibility would be appreciated to help cover sickness, holidays etc. , but we appreciate that this may not always be possible.
Skills & Training requirements:
Basic knowledge of computer software (email) is desirable and the ability to take and re-direct telephone calls to the Hospice will be required.
Occasional assistance with other administration duties may also be requested.
We will need to get a D.B.S. (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance for you and ask you to complete mandatory on-line training, prior to commencing with us – all costs will be met by the Hospice and support with training will be provided. 18+ years of age only..
Benefits:
Travel costs may be reimbursed with prior agreement.
Free refreshments and snacks available from the canteen when open.
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Remember although volunteering can be very rewarding experience, it can also help in providing you with:
- A sense of achievement and purpose
- A feeling part of a community
- Improved self-esteem and confidence
- A sharing of talents, learning new skills, and creating a better work-life balance
- Combatting stress, loneliness, social isolation, and depression
- Meeting new people, which can help you feel more connected and valued
- Finding your purpose and sense of community
If you want to know more, contact Volunteer Services on 01642 607742 for a chat or email [email protected]
Thank you for your interest – we appreciate you taking time to review this opportunity.