Volunteer Inpatient Meal Time Support

Stockton Volunteers; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate volunteers to assist in their kitchen. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your CV while gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment. Volunteers will help deliver meals, provide a warm service to patients, and work alongside a dedicated team. By joining this vibrant charity, you will not only develop essential skills but also make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. If you are friendly and reliable, this is the perfect chance to contribute to a noble cause.

Benefits

Enhance your CV

Gain experience with a local charity

Supportive team environment

Meet new people

Help make a difference

Build confidence

Discounts on shop purchases

Travel expenses

Mealtime expenses for long shifts

Qualifications

• Good communication and empathy skills are essential for this role.
• Volunteers must adhere to hospice policies and complete mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Assist kitchen staff with delivering meals and refreshments to patients.
• Set up trays and push trolleys to the inpatient unit.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Education

Minimum age of 16

Job description

Location: Teesside Hospice, 1 Northgate Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough TS5 5NW

Time Requirement: Flexible to suit you, we are looking for help particularly during these times: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 10.30am to 1.30pm and 3.30pm to 6.00pm and Sundays 4.00pm to 6.00pm

DBS Check needed? Yes

Age Requirements: From 16 years old plus

Role Summary: We are looking for volunteers to assist our kitchen staff in general kitchen tasks and in delivering meals and refreshments to our patients. This role requires someone with good communication and empathy skills.

Required Skills:

• Deliver meals and refreshments to our patients
• Set up trays and push the trolley to the inpatient unit
• Provide a warm, friendly, compassionate, and sensitive service
• Good communication skills to communicate with patients, families, and staff in a respectful manner
• Wear uniform and ID badge whilst volunteering
• Adhere to Teesside Hospice policies and procedures
• Work harmoniously with colleagues and other volunteers
• Inform us in advance if you are unable to attend the agreed shift
• Maintain confidentiality
• Attend any training provided by the hospice
• Complete online mandatory training to help keep the hospice safe and compliant with CQC requirements

What are the Benefits to You?

• Enhance your CV for prospective employers
• Gain experience working with a high-profile local charity
• Be part of a supportive, lively team that will help develop your skills
• Meet and work with new people
• Help make a difference to people’s lives
• Build confidence
• Receive discounts off purchases made in our shops from donated goods
• Receive travel expenses
• Receive mealtime expenses when you have volunteered for over half a day

If you’re friendly, reliable, and eager to contribute to our cause, we’d love to have you join our team!

Teesside Hospice is committed to eliminating discrimination and values diversity in the workplace.

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