Volunteering with St Wilfrid's

Whether it's minutes or months, days or decades, every moment matters

Volunteers are at the heart of our hospice and play a vital role in everything we do. Without their time and generosity, we would not be able to provide our services to patients and their families.

We're always looking to welcome new faces to our amazing team. If you have some time to spare and would like to make a difference in your local community, we would love to hear from you. Click through the pages above to find out more.

Why not get involved?

People of St Wilfrid's - Nicki Knight

During National Volunteers' Week 2020, we interviewed a number of volunteers for our People of St Wilfrid's Instagram page (@peopleofstwilfrids). In our next interview meet Nicki, who is another one of our wonderful Hosts. Read our interview with her below to learn all about her role, why she chose to volunteer at St Wilfrid's, and what she has gained from her time (almost 200 hours!) volunteering.

If you would like to volunteer for St Wilfrid's, visit our Volunteering pages and look at our latest opportunities, or contact [email protected].

Latest

A year of half marathons

Throughout 2021, in the run up to her 50th birthday, Elaine French is running 12 half marathons in memory of her father in law who cared for by St Wilfrid's.
Introducing Fortytude Gin!

Raise a glass with us – with our special edition London dry gin; in gratitude for the support we’ve had and in memory of all those who are no longer with us
Early hospice memories from Corrie Paxton

In the early 1980’s, Corrie Paxton was part of the committee that helped to set up St Wilfrid's Hospice. She has kindly shared her memories with us.
'They used to call us the Lavender Ladies!'

To highlight National Complementary Therapy Week from the 22nd to the 28th March, our Lead Complementary Therapists, Anna Kent and Angie Panteli, tell us more about their roles and how their jobs have changed over the years.

A year of half marathons

Throughout 2021, in the run up to her 50th birthday, Elaine French is running 12 half marathons in memory of her father in law who cared for by St Wilfrid's.
Early hospice memories from Corrie Paxton

In the early 1980’s, Corrie Paxton was part of the committee that helped to set up St Wilfrid's Hospice. She has kindly shared her memories with us.
'They used to call us the Lavender Ladies!'

To highlight National Complementary Therapy Week from the 22nd to the 28th March, our Lead Complementary Therapists, Anna Kent and Angie Panteli, tell us more about their roles and how their jobs have changed over the years.
'A special time in my nursing career'

Janice Vanstone (née Pavey) worked on the Nursing team at St Wilfrid’s for over four years when it first opened in 1983. She has kindly shared her memories of her time.
Jack's 4 x 4 x 48 challenge

Between the 5th and 7th March 2021, Jack Cummins will be taking part in the 4 x 4 x 48 challenge to raise money for the hospice in memory of his mum, Tess.
Creating community links with Holding Space

We recently spoke to Hansa Raja-Jones from Holding Space to find out more about the organisation and what it means to be a Community Link.
'The kitchen became my domain.'

The first cook at the hospice in Mill Gap Road, Ruby Clemence, tells us about her time helping to prepare the house and choosing kitchen equipment from Marks & Spencer!
Brotherly volunteering

Between the 8th and 14th February, we are celebrating Student Volunteering Week and the wonderful students who volunteer at St Wilfrid’s. We spoke to brothers Nour and Najm Karkach who have both been Young Clinical Volunteers.
Life as a Host volunteer on the IPU

Between the 8th and 14th February, we are celebrating Student Volunteering Week and the wonderful students who volunteer at St Wilfrid’s. In this post we speak to Aida Parvaneh, a Host volunteer who is currently studying her A Levels.
'It is so much more than bereavement support.'

Between the 8th and 14th February, we are celebrating Student Volunteering Week and the wonderful students who volunteer at St Wilfrid’s. In this post we speak to Jo Laws, a mature student who is currently volunteering as a Bereavement Counsellor.