Volunteering at St Peter & St James Hospice
We have volunteer opportunities based in our hospice, charity shops or distribution centre. As part of a team of over 400 volunteers, you will be helping us to provide expert care to adults living with life-limiting illnesses and those close to them in our community.
We offer a variety of volunteering roles. Whether supporting the clinical team on the ward, greeting members of the public on reception, arranging an eye-catching display in one of our charity shops or even caring for our two resident donkeys, there is a role to suit everyone.
Why volunteer with St Peter & St James Hospice?
Some common reasons for wanting to volunteer include:
- Gaining insight into future careers, to upskill and gain experience.
- Add a unique selling point to your applications to work or higher education.
- Completing part of your community badge for your Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award.
- Giving back to your community and meeting new people.
You will meet great people, learn new skills and be part of a team. We provide training, including induction, online learning, face to face and any other training specific to the role.
We can also support volunteers that wish to undertake further learning opportunities, who might be aspiring to a career in palliative and social care, customer service, administration or retail.
How much time do I need to commit?
The time that you would need to commit to volunteering can be from a few hours a week, to a focused set of weeks, to anything in between. We can offer morning, afternoon or evening shifts, week days or weekends, depending on the role.
Read Ian's Volunteering Story”The most satisfying part of driving for the hospice is enabling "patients" to attend sessions at the Living Well Centre. As a driver I have the opportunity to talk about the positive experience that the patient may enjoy.
Sometimes a new patient is apprehensive on the inward journey and I like to help by talking about their visit and answer their questions. On the return journey they are often very motivated by their visit. It is really satisfying to be part of the team that has helped the patient have a good experience.
I have been very fortunate in meeting many wonderful people during my 14 years as a volunteer driver.
Current vacancies
We are always keen to hear from individuals looking for volunteering opportunities.
There are a wide variety of volunteer roles across the organisation. If you cant find the role for you amongst our current vacancies, please drop our volunteering team a line to discuss other possible opportunities to suit you. volunteering@stpjhospice.org
Would you like to become part of the retail team raising vital funds for the Hospice.
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| Job Category | Retail |
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| Job Category | Retail |
Become part of a team of companion volunteers offering support and comfort to carers of hospice patients or to those carers in the community that meet our criteria.
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| Job Category | Support Function |
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| Job Category | Support Function |
This role offers flexible hours supporting the catering and housekeeping team.
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| Job Category | Support Function |
| Location | North Chailey |
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| Job Category | Support Function |
| Location | North Chailey |
We are looking for volunteers to transport patients based in the Mid Sussex catchment area enabling them to take part in activities based in the Living Well Centre.
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| Job Category | Support Function |
| Location | North Chailey |
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| Job Category | Support Function |
| Location | North Chailey |
Do you have four hours a week to help with Mowing and maintaining the lawns at the Hospice. Days offered can be flexible.
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| Job Category | Support Function |
| Location | North Chailey |
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| Job Category | Support Function |
| Location | North Chailey |
We sell online via eBay and then package the sold items and send them on to the customer. We are looking for somebody to assist with packaging of these items ready to be shipped.
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| Job Category | Retail |
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| Job Category | Retail |
Do you like variety? This role involves a variety of tasks including: Sorting, Packing, Testing electronic equipment. Tasks will be prioritised on the day.
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| Job Category | Retail |
| Location | Hurstpierpoint |
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| Job Category | Retail |
| Location | Hurstpierpoint |
Our professional clinical team and volunteers support families with a holistic approach of support and pain relief and this role is a great way to gain insight into the workings of a palliative care ward.
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| Job Category | Clinical |
| Department | Inpatient Unit |
| Location | North Chailey |
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| Job Category | Clinical |
| Department | Inpatient Unit |
| Location | North Chailey |
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Our professional clinical team and volunteers support families with a holistic approach of support and pain relief and this role is a great way to gain insight into the workings of a palliative care ward.
Job Features
| Job Category | Clinical |
| Department | Inpatient Unit |
| Location | North Chailey |
Job Features
| Job Category | Clinical |
| Department | Inpatient Unit |
| Location | North Chailey |
No jobs found
Would you like to become part of the retail team raising vital funds for the Hospice.
Job Features
| Job Category | Retail |
Job Features
| Job Category | Retail |
We sell online via eBay and then package the sold items and send them on to the customer. We are looking for somebody to assist with packaging of these items ready to be shipped.
Job Features
| Job Category | Retail |
Job Features
| Job Category | Retail |
Do you like variety? This role involves a variety of tasks including: Sorting, Packing, Testing electronic equipment. Tasks will be prioritised on the day.
Job Features
| Job Category | Retail |
| Location | Hurstpierpoint |
Job Features
| Job Category | Retail |
| Location | Hurstpierpoint |
Become part of a team of companion volunteers offering support and comfort to carers of hospice patients or to those carers in the community that meet our criteria.
Job Features
| Job Category | Support Function |
Job Features
| Job Category | Support Function |
This role offers flexible hours supporting the catering and housekeeping team.
Job Features
| Job Category | Support Function |
| Location | North Chailey |
Job Features
| Job Category | Support Function |
| Location | North Chailey |
We are looking for volunteers to transport patients based in the Mid Sussex catchment area enabling them to take part in activities based in the Living Well Centre.
Job Features
| Job Category | Support Function |
| Location | North Chailey |
Job Features
| Job Category | Support Function |
| Location | North Chailey |
Do you have four hours a week to help with Mowing and maintaining the lawns at the Hospice. Days offered can be flexible.
Job Features
| Job Category | Support Function |
| Location | North Chailey |
Job Features
| Job Category | Support Function |
| Location | North Chailey |
How to apply?
To apply to volunteer at St Peter & St James Hospice, please complete our application form on Better Impact via the link below. A member of our Volunteering team will then be in touch as soon as possible to arrange an informal chat and tour of the hospice.
Please note that we are only recruiting to the roles currently available, but please do check back as we add volunteer vacancies on a regular basis.
The journey from application to volunteer
We will adapt depending on the volunteering role and/or if candidates require any adjustments, but these are the steps you can expect from the recruitment process.
- Complete an application form via Better Impact. You will be required to create a username and password and provide two references to support your application. (Not relatives and known to you for at least two years.)
- You will receive an email acknowledging your application.
- A recruiting manager will email or call to discuss your application and arrange an informal chat. This is an opportunity for the recruiting manager to discuss the skills and time commitment required for the role and for the applicant to ask further questions.
- In most cases, a taster session will be undertaken.
- Pre-volunteering checks (references, health questionnaire, right to work in the UK, DBS if applicable) and any additional administration for the role to be undertaken.
- Welcome email with a copy of the volunteer role profile and invitation to attend the hospice welcome induction session.
- Induction session with department manager and start volunteering.
- An informal 3 month probation to include role specific training.
If you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at volunteering@stpjhospice.org
