We offer a wide range of volunteering opportunities to suit you depending on your skills, experience and interests. We will add new opportunities here when they become available. If there isn’t anything listed that interests you, why not call Louise Dryden our People Services Co-ordinator to talk about your own ideas for volunteering? Give her a call on 01900 873173.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Retail Assistants

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help in our shops.

Location:

Cockermouth

Workington

Hours:

To be agreed with the Retail Manager. Generally, a minimum of four hours per week on a rota system.

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Reception

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to be the first point of contact at our Therapy and Information Centre and to provide information on all the Hospice at Home West Cumbria services.

For this role you need:

  • good oral and written communication skills

  • good listening skills

  • customer service and administration experience

  • use of IT including Microsoft Office (training can be provided to refresh skills if required).

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Bereavement Café Volunteer

As a Bereavement Café volunteer you will encourage attendees to engage with other members of the group, provide a listening ear, and ensure the smooth running of the group.

Are you a personable, enthusiastic and approachable individual?

Do you have initiative, drive and determination?

If so this role may be of interest to you.

How to apply:

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us at Hospice at Home West Cumbria. To apply for a position, please complete our volunteer application form and email it to: Louise Dryden, our People Services Co-ordinator on: hr@hhwc.org.uk.