Cornwall Hospice Care is a 24/7 Cornish healthcare charity that provides specialist support for people with terminal illnesses. Our clinical teams support in and out patients and their families at Mount Edgcumbe Hospice in St Austell, St Julia’s Hospice in Hayle and in Cornwall’s hospitals, care homes and in the community.
Most patients come into our units because they are having a difficult time with particular symptoms or because of the overall impact of their illness. Volunteers are integral to the care offered at the hospice. They bring a breadth of experience, skill and ability to all areas of hospice care.
Main duties of a Fundraising Group Volunteer
Being part of a Fundraising group you will be involved in the planning, promotion and running of all sorts of fun events in your local community. The duties are varied and designed to fit in with your lifestyle and the time you have available.
Tasks of a Fundraising Group Volunteer may include
- Helping to organise an event such as a coffee morning or fashion show.
- Baking cakes or creating things to sell.
- Assisting with the setting up of tables, banners and merchandise.
- Providing information about our charity to attendees.
- Manning the refreshment table.
- Helping with bucket collections.
Hours of work
We are looking for volunteers who happy to be flexible and are willing to give a morning or afternoon of their time, attend Fundraising Group meetings and be part of a team that raises funds for our hospices.
As a Fundraising Group Volunteer you may want to volunteer once a month or do something more regularly.
Fundraising Group Volunteer – Desirable skills and qualities
- Enthusiastic and willing to get stuck in.
- Ability to be creative and resourceful.
- Reliability.
- Courteous, friendly and approachable.
- Be able to work effectively in a team or alone.
- A great sense of humour.
- Commitment to the ethos of Cornwall Hospice Care.
Induction and training for a Fundraising Group Volunteer
There is no formal training required for this role, however once you have met and joined your local group you will be invited to regular meetings and will be supported by other group members.
What you can expect from Cornwall Hospice Care
- To be valued and respected
- To receive appropriate induction and training
- To have adequate support and supervision
- To have a safe working environment
- To be reimbursed for reasonable out of pocket expenses
