Urgent need for Hospice volunteers

Thursday, 29 September 2011

St Columba's Hospice is calling on the community to put their hands up and become a volunteer to help overcome an urgent shortage in volunteering support.

The Hospice relies on a team of over 500 volunteers to deliver vital services such as transporting patients from their homes to the Day Hospice, arranging flowers to brighten the patient wards and working in the coffee room to provide refreshments to visiting families and friends.

St Columba's Hospice has vacancies across all volunteering areas, but particularly needs volunteers in the coffee rooms, reception and in flower arranging. Hours can be flexible.

Bill Kerr, Volunteer Services Manager said:

"Volunteers have always been an important part of St Columba's Hospice; in fact, we were founded by them back in 1977! Our volunteers help us in all areas of the Hospice, from the gardens to the wards, so there really is something to suit everyone.

"We provide full training for all volunteers and we have lots of social gatherings and events to thank volunteers for their contribution. If you've ever thought about volunteering then please get in touch with us, even if you can only spare a couple of hours every fortnight we'd love to hear from you. 

"Volunteering is a great way to meet people, learn new skills and of course, help support a charity like St Columba's Hospice."

To find out more about becoming a volunteer for St Columba's Hospice, call the Volunteer Services team on 0131 551 7711 or email vol@stcolumbashospice.org.uk. 

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For more information please contact Isabelle Herlt, PR and Communications Manager, on 0131 551 1381 or iherlt@stcolumbashospice.org.uk

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