Volunteer
Volunteer Driver
Drivers who are able to use their own cars to provide transport for patients who do not have their own means of transport and who are unable to use or access public transport.
Patients require transport to and from hospital appointments, Hospice appointments and Day Therapy Unit. A clean driving licence is essential and drivers should have a well maintained and roadworthy vehicle. Good communication skills, understanding and patience are required.
What can volunteering as a Driver at ACCORD offer you?
- Gain and develop skills
- Meet new people and make some friends along the way
- Reach your own personal goals
- Training/Guidance e.g. Moving and Handling
- Ongoing support
- Welcoming and supportive culture
- All expenses reimbursed
What we're looking for in an applicant
- Clean Driver’s license
- Use of own vehicle
- Vulnerable patients with a life limiting illness need support that is flexible and patient, with a focus on maintaining their privacy and dignity.
- Warm & Friendly
- Completion of Driver Declaration
Location
Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire.
Additional information
For further information on the role, expectations, terms and conditions please download our role description.
If you would like to apply, please click apply or download our Volunteer Application Form. Once complete, please email to volunteering@accord.org.uk.
Physical copies of our Volunteer Application Forms can be requested at 0141 581 2000.
Volunteer
ACCORD Shops Volunteer
Posted Thursday 28th February 2030
Volunteering as a member of our Hospice Shop team, you will play an integral part in the development and smooth running of the one of our Shops, from stock collection and preparation to customer service.
You will assist in the grading of newly donated and recycled merchandise, to help ensure a consistent supply of quality items meets our shops requirements.
What we're looking for in an applicant
- A professional, friendly and welcoming manner
- Enjoy interacting with others
- Willingness to work as part of a team
- Understanding of the importance of making a regular commitment
Location
Renfrewshire or East Renfrewshire
Additional information
Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times
We are looking for volunteers to fill these hours.
Neilston Road, Barrhead, Paisley Centre, Renfrew and Johnstone.
Volunteer
Fundraising Volunteer
Volunteering as a member of our Fundraising team, you will have the opportunity to choose when asked, what you are able to help with in a wide range of voluntary opportunities.
The fundraising team hold a wide variety of events. At each one, there are always volunteers needed to help. These include bucket collections, bag packs, fayre helper, helping at our mailing, stewarding, helping at events and many more.
Should you become a fundraising volunteer, you will have the option to help or not. A fun and varied role.
What we're looking for in an applicant
- A professional, friendly and welcoming manner
- Enjoy interacting with others
- Willingness to work as part of a team
- Understanding of the importance of making a regular commitment
- Flexibility
Location
Wherever needed.
Additional information
Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times
Volunteer
Shop Can Collector
Volunteering as a shop can collector, you will be given a list of shop cans that we will ask you to change. This could be once a week, once a month, every 6 months or once a year depending on how quickly the cans fill up.
You will be asked to collect empty cans from the Hospice, and bring the full onces back up.
What we're looking for in an applicant
- Drivers licence required
- Own car required
- a friendly manner
- understanding the importance of making a regular committment
Location
Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire
Additional information
Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times
Volunteer
Community Ambassador Volunteer
Posted Wednesday 23rd July 2025
An ACCORD Hospice Community Ambassador is vital in informing people of the work of the hospice. They help to forge meaningful relationships and partnerships and promote the services offered by the hospice. As a small team, our ambassadors are pivotal in helping us to reach more people across our community and they regularly give talks and attend events and cheque presentations for schools, companies and community groups such as Rotary Clubs. Through their own experiences, an ambassador can really help get the message about the hospice across to a wider audience, helping us to reach more people.
What you will be doing
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A big part of your role will be carrying out research into community groups, faith groups, schools and businesses in your area, so that you can contact them to offer your services as a speaker, giving talks about ACCORD Hospice and our vital work.
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Although you will be committing as much or as little time as you can to the role, it would be ideal if you could spend a minimum of five hours per month researching and contacting organisations in your local community.
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Through your talks, you will engage and inspire support for ACCORD Hospice and encourage involvement in our fundraising initiatives.
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You will have access to our templates, enabling you to deliver bespoke presentations to diverse communities and audiences of all ages.
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You will keep your Volunteer Manager up to date on your activities, including the contacts you’ve made and talks that you’ve arranged. In return, the Fundraising team will be there to provide support, guidance and advice.
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You may also be asked to attend cheque presentations and local events on behalf of ACCORD Hospice, officially thanking donors and hosts for their support.
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You might promote our events in your local community. This may include placing leaflets, finding opportunities in local press, or speaking to local businesses about putting in teams for or attending our events.
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Observe all Health & Safety guidelines to help keep yourself and others safe.
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Maintain confidentiality at all times – especially when handling sensitive information about donors, funding or our patients and families.
The skills you need
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Friendly, positive and outgoing personality
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Tenacity and enthusiasm for sourcing talks and opportunities in your community and through your own networks
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Enthusiasm about ACCORD Hospice and the work we do
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Good communication skills, and an interest/experience in public speaking
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Strong organisational skills, and an ability to work on own initiative and be proactive
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Access to email and Microsoft PowerPoint, and confidence in using them
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Good local knowledge
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Flexibility
What's in it for you
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Full induction and training
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Other training opportunities relevant to the volunteer role
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Regular supervision and support
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Out of pocket expenses agreed in advance
Some potential benefits of volunteering
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Experience for your CV
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Supporting your local hospice
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Meeting new people
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Increasing self-confidence
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Feeling like you are making a difference
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Improving your health and wellbeing
Time commitment
We’re looking for volunteers who can offer regular commitment, as this helps us plan and keep things running smoothly. Your availability and hours will be discussed with the Volunteer Manager to find a pattern that works for everyone.
Additional Information:
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Volunteers must work within the agreed boundaries of their role. In doing so, they will be covered by ACCORD’s insurance.
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Out of pocket expenses - all volunteers are entitled to claim reasonable out of pocket expenses.
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Please note, you must be aged 18 or over to apply to become a Community Ambassador.
Support Services
Relief Assistant Housekeeper
Posted Wednesday 1st January 2025
Hours: Relief / bank
Contract: Relief / Bank
Salary: £13.53 per hour
We are looking to recruit to our bank staff within our Housekeeping Team here at ACCORD.
This post will be to cover annual leave, sickness absences, etc on an as and when required basis. If you would be interested in joining the ACCORD team, please get in touch by completing the ACCORD applications form and return as noted below. Salary is £13.53 per hour.
Application Form and Job Description available to download at www.accordhospice.org.uk/vacancies
Telephone 0141 581 2000 for pack if unable to download forms.
Please send completed applications post to
Gillian Trelfa, Human Resources, ACCORD Hospice, Morton Avenue, Paisley. PA2 7BW or email to hradmin@accord.org.uk. Any questions regarding these posts please contact Catherine Kelly, Housekeeping Supervisor.