Outpatient Session Volunteer - Men's Crafting

St Gemma; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at a leading hospice, where you'll engage with male patients in meaningful hands-on projects. This rewarding role allows you to design and deliver creative activities, helping to enhance the lives of those with life-limiting illnesses. You'll work closely with dedicated Palliative Care Workers in a supportive environment, making a real difference in your local community. If you're passionate about helping others and enjoy hands-on work, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a caring organization that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Volunteer training courses

Support from a named supervisor

Community engagement opportunities

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Qualifications

• Experience in hands-on tasks like crafting and repairing items.
• Ability to design engaging activities for diverse participants.

Responsibilities

• Assist male patients with light construction projects.
• Prepare and deliver structured activities based on interests.

Skills

Hands-on construction skills

Communication skills

Ability to engage with patients

Education

No formal education required

Job description

Location St Gemma's Hospice, Moortown, Leeds

The role

In this hands-on, rewarding role, you’ll work closely with male patients and carers to engage in light construction projects. Supported by our Palliative Care Workers, sessions will be in small groups or on a one-to-one basis.

• Assisting male patients and carers with hands-on tasks such as making, repairing, or repurposing items - for example crafting bird boxes or creating small, practical gifts.
• Designing and delivering structured, engaging activities suited to participants’ interests and abilities which may be offered as one-off sessions or as a series over several weeks.
• Preparing, setting up, and clearing away materials and equipment to ensure a safe, organised, and welcoming environment.

For further details please see the role profile below or for an informal chat contactShona Eyre on 0113 218 5294 or [e-mail]

About us

St Gemma’s Hospice is an independent Leeds-based charity and one of the leading hospices in the UK, providing expert care and support for local people with life-limiting and terminal illnesses. We offer care to patients, families and carers in the Hospice’s In-Patient Unit, through the St Gemma’s community team, and at our Out-Patients.

We have around 300 employees working across the main Hospice site in Moortown, Retail Hub in Bramley, a large chain of charity shops, and out in the community. We offer career opportunities both in our multi-disciplinary clinical team and in a wide range of non-clinical roles, all of which contribute towards local patient care. St Gemma’s Hospice has a team of approximately 800 volunteers, working in a variety of roles supporting departments throughout the organisation.

St Gemma’s is committed to equal opportunities and strives to be diverse and inclusive, a place which reflects the communities we serve. We offer a competitive range of benefits with an emphasis on staff well-being in a caring and friendly environment.

By volunteering with St Gemma’s Hospice you will:

Be part of a fantastic volunteer community

Have fun, make friends and socialise

Share your skills or develop new ones

Support people in your local community

Attend relevant training courses to support your role

Be supported by a named supervisor

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