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Volunteer Kitchen Support

Wisdom Hospice Charity
Wisdom Hospice – High Bank, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2NU
Part-time
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Volunteer Kitchen Support

We’re looking for friendly volunteers who can assist the catering team in serving refreshments to patients and visitors, helping to create a welcoming and supportive environment. Volunteers may also spend time listening and engaging in friendly conversation with patients and visitors, where appropriate, to provide companionship and enhance their overall experience.

Location:

Wisdom Hospice – High Bank, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2NU

Benefits of Volunteering Role:

  • Opportunity to meet new people and build friendships.

  • Being part of a fantastic volunteer group.

Skills & Abilities:

  • To communicate effectively at all levels.

  • To work well as part of a team but to take individual decisions when necessary.

  • To be around people in distress and remain calm.

Experience & Knowledge:

  • Awareness of hospice philosophy

  • Experience of working with the public

  • A keen interest in contributing and participating in local community services.

Requirements:

  • Minimum commitment of 1 year.

  • Not to be actively grieving a loss.

  • Respect for others’ opinions, beliefs and points of view.

  • Commitment to adhere to Medway Community Healthcare/hospice policies and values and the ability to apply awareness of these to all areas of volunteering role.

  • Respect and maintain confidentiality.

  • Satisfactory clearance form Disclosure and Barring Service.

  • To attend mandatory and any ongoing/developmental courses appropriate to placement responsibilities.

How to apply: 

Please Please click the email button below for your details to be sent to Janet Delaney, Voluntary Services Manager.

For informal enquiries regarding this role please contact Janet Delaney, Voluntary Services Manager at janet.delaney@nhs.net or call on 01634 830456.

Please note all applicants must be over the age of 18 and require a Standard DBS check.

Availability: 

Hours: There are set shift times of 7.30am-9am, 9.30am-1pm, 4.30pm-6.30pm. We are flexible in regards that it may be possible to volunteer weekly, every other week, or on an ad hoc basis, depending on what suits your schedule.

Days: Monday to Sunday