Volunteers’ Week at Rotherham Hospice

Volunteers’ Week at Rotherham Hospice

This week (3rd-9th June 2024) is Volunteers’ Week where, across the country, we celebrate the amazing volunteers that give their time up for a cause.

At Rotherham Hospice, our amazing volunteers work hard every day and ensure we can continue to do the work we do. From serving teas and coffees to patients and loved ones, to working hard in the garden or at one of our charity shops, to counselling grieving loved ones or supporting our Sunbeams Children’s Bereavement Support Group – we can’t thank our Volunteers enough for all the hard work they do.

We wanted to share the stories of four volunteers – why they volunteer for the Hospice, what they do and what their favourite thing about volunteering is.

Stephen's Story

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Paige's Story

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Andrew's Story

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Aimee's Story

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Why volunteer?

Volunteering doesn’t just help us – it helps you too! Through volunteering you can…

  • Learn new skills and gain valuable work experience in an area you might want to develop a career in.
  • Make new friends who have the shared interest of giving back to their community.
  • Develop better physical and mental health and wellbeing whether that’s through getting your steps in on your shift or the positive buzz of helping those in need.
  • Improve your confidence through meeting new people every day.
  • Connect with your community and give something back.

Volunteering can be as big or as little a commitment as you want – whether it’s a weekly shift in our IPU or a marshall at a one off fundraising event, every form of volunteering matters and helps us immensely.

If you fancy volunteering with Rotherham Hospice, get in touch! Find out more about our volunteering opportunities here or give us a ring on 01709 308 900.

Trustees Week 2023

Trustees Week - what does a trustee do?

Trustees Week 2023

Ever wondered what a “Trustee” is and how they impact Rotherham Hospice?

Let’s break it down!

What is a Trustee?

Trustees are dedicated individuals who volunteer their time and expertise to serve on the board of Rotherham Hospice. They play a vital role in guiding and supporting the Hospice’s mission. Find out more about Rotherham Hospice’s trustees here. 

What do Trustees do?

Trustees are responsible for setting out the Hospice’s plans for the future, ensuring it remains true to its mission, and making critical decisions. They oversee finances, governance, and policies.

The difference Trustees make

Our dedicated trustees bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to the table. They work tirelessly to ensure Rotherham Hospice can provide top-notch care to our community.

Thank you to our Trustees!

This Trustee’s week everyone at Rotherham Hospice would like to thank our wonderful trustees. Chair of Trustees Bruce Warner sums it up:

“There can be no greater privilege than to help people and their families in their darkest hours, and that is something all of our staff and volunteers do with tremendous skill and compassion on a daily basis. Being a trustee is in itself a huge honour and ours at Rotherham Hospice are amongst the finest. They bring experience from across many walks of life and have one thing in common – they want to give something back.”

Without our trustees Rotherham Hospice would not exist. They give their time and expertise for nothing so that our staff and volunteers can provide comfort to the people of Rotherham when they need it most.

To our incredible trustees, thank you for your unwavering commitment to Rotherham Hospice. Your dedication is the driving force behind the care we provide. Together, we make a real difference!

How you can help

As a charity, Rotherham Hospice relies on the generosity of our amazing community to keep caring for the people of Rotherham.

The quickest & easiest way to support Rotherham Hospice is to become a regular giver. Anything you can give will make a difference to a Rotherham family experiencing end-of-life illness. Thank you.

Here’s how your support has helped in the past 6 months:

How you've helped Rotherham Hospice

3 Benefits of Volunteering

3 benefits of volunteering

3 Benefits of Volunteering

Volunteering is a wonderful way to show your support for a cause close to your heart, but did you know it also comes with some great benefits for you?

1. Community

Volunteering is a great way to meet people and make friends. You become part of a community of people who care about the same things you do. 

Many of the volunteers at Rotherham Hospice have had a loved one cared for by the Hospice and appreciate spending time with fellow volunteers who truly understand the difference Hospice care can make.

Amy's story - Amy and Gaynor

Volunteer Amy Lowson, whose mother Gaynor was cared for by Rotherham Hospice, explains, “I wanted to have a connection with the Hospice to keep the connection with my mum alive.”

2. Well-being

Giving time and energy to others is proven to give us a sense of purpose and make us happy! 

Joanne told us about what she loves about volunteering in bereavement support at Rotherham Hospice: “the Hospice feels a nice place to be. Life is so important… even in the last few days of life. Make them as brilliant and special as you possibly can. I just think that’s a lovely, wonderful thing.”

Joanne Bereavement Counselling Volunteer

3. Boost your CV

Whether you’d like to learn new skills or put the ones you already have to good use; volunteering looks excellent on any CV and makes you more employable.

 

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Learn more about Volunteering

Rotherham Hospice is looking for volunteers. Could you be just the person?

Rotherham Hospice is helped by our wonderful volunteers, who work alongside nursing, support and fundraising staff to help the Hospice care for people going through an end-of-life illness. 

We have a range of well-defined volunteering roles to suit different kinds of people, with specific training provided. Our volunteers do such a great job because they love what they do and get as much out of it as they put in. 

There are lots of different ways to get involved:

  • Charity shop volunteer – we have shops in Rotherham, Herringthorpe, Wickersley, Wath and Dinnington.
  • In-Patient Unit, for example taking patients their meals or offering companionship should they need it.
  • Fundraising volunteer – help at fun events like the Christmas Fair or Midnight Memory Walk.
  • Bereavement support volunteer – listening and talking to help somebody through their grief can have a huge impact on their life.
  • Kitchen volunteer – put your culinary skills to good use in the Hospice kitchen.

For more information about volunteering with Rotherham Hospice, please call 01709 308 900 or email volunteering@rotherhamhospice.org.uk.

Learn more about Volunteering

Why your support matters

Rotherham Hospice is the only adult Hospice in Rotherham – providing vital palliative care for the people of Rotherham and its surrounding villages. Last year, the Hospice made 8,787 home visits and saw 383 patients on our InPatient Unit. Rotherham Hospice is an independent charity that relies largely on the generosity of the people and businesses of Rotherham.

£20, £50 or £100 raised could make a big difference to Rotherham Hospice