St Teresa’s Hospice marks Volunteers’ Week 2025.
Volunteers’ Week returns this year after reaching its 40th anniversary last year. From the 2nd to 8th June 2025, St Teresa’s Hospice will join thousands of charities and voluntary organisations recognising the contribution volunteers make across the UK.
Running every year since 1984, the week provides a crucial opportunity to thank volunteers and recognise the value of their time, passion and skills. The campaign highlights the diversity and unity of volunteer work across the UK. Many will take part in awards ceremonies, coffee mornings and days out during the week. The celebrations aim to foster connections between national organisations and grassroots groups, celebrating the spirit of volunteering that enriches communities each year.
This Volunteers’ Week, St Teresa’s Hospice will be celebrating by sharing stories highlighting the contribution of their volunteers across social media.
Nicola Myers, CEO of St Teresa’s Hospice, said:
“This Volunteers’ Week, I wanted to take the time to express my gratitude for all that our volunteers do for our amazing hospice. Their selfless contribution to St Teresa’s Hospice enables us to deliver our core objective, which is to provide high quality care and support to palliative and end of life patients and their families.
Last year, together, we helped over 1,200 people within our community. We could not have achieved this without the generosity, dedication and hard work of all our volunteers. I would like to thank our volunteers for the difference they have made and continue to make. It is only down to the support we receive from our volunteers that we can continue to provide high quality care to those who need us.
As a group, our volunteers continually inspire me, and I am grateful for the wealth of experience and talent they bring to their work. The kindness, compassion and empathy of our volunteers makes such an impact of the lives of those going through the most difficult of times. The difference they make to our patients and their families, either directly or indirectly, is profound.”
Lisa Wilson, Head of Fundraising and Marketing at St Teresa’s Hospice said, “Volunteering at St Teresa’s Hospice is a meaningful way to try something new, develop skills, and connect with others. Just one hour of your time can make a lasting impact, helping us provide expert care and support when it’s needed most. Whether you’re preparing lunches for patients, organising donations in our shops, offering specialist skills in counselling or complementary therapies, or supporting a fundraising event, every contribution counts. Volunteering with us is a rewarding experience and one hour can do so much.”
Volunteers’ Week is led by the UK Volunteering Forum, a partnership between Volunteer Scotland, the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), the Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) and Volunteer Now in Northern Ireland.
The UK Volunteering Forum said: “Volunteers bring a richness to organisations across the country. There is no better time to recognise the diversity of our volunteers and celebrate the difference that volunteering makes than during Volunteers’ Week. Without volunteers many charities just simply could not function, with so many people giving up their time and going above and beyond. The week is a chance for all of us to show just how vital they are to charities and communities everywhere.”
If you would like to volunteer with St Teresa’s Hospice, please get in touch on 01325 254321, or by sending an email to hello@darlingtonhospice.org.uk.
