Volunteering
Our wonderful volunteers are essential to the work of St Teresa’s Hospice – we simply couldn’t do what we do without them!
Volunteering for the Hospice helps us to make a difference to patients and their families lives.
There are volunteering opportunities across the Hospice in all areas – from Healthcare and Counsellor Volunteers, to Fundraisers and retail.
“I feel that my work is valued and that I help to make a difference. I definitely get more out of volunteering here than I could ever put in.”
We are always looking for new volunteers to join our team. If you are interested in volunteering please download the form below, and email us to register your interest and we will get back in touch with you in due course.
Trustee Volunteering Opportunities
Finance Trustee
St Teresa’s Hospice, Darlington is seeking a passionate and experienced finance professional to join our Board of Trustees. This is a unique opportunity to use your skills to help shape the future of our hospice and make a real difference to your community.
We are looking for a trustee with a strong background in finance or accountancy and experience at a senior leadership level. You will work closely with fellow trustees and the leadership team to provide strategic oversight, ensure financial sustainability, and help guide the hospice through a challenging and evolving environment.
To apply:
Please submit your completed application form via post or by hand to HR Dept, St Teresa’s Hospice, The Woodlands, Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7UA, or by email to hr@darlingtonhospice.org.uk
This advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this role as soon as you can, if interested..
Current Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteer
Counsellor
We are seeking warm, empathetic applicants for the role of Volunteer Counsellor.
This is for those with a professional counselling qualification (either Accredited or eligible for accreditation with BACP) to provide a high quality counselling service to up to four clients a week.
Please click on the link below to download the role description and application form.
Volunteer Complementary Therapist
We are seeking volunteer applicants to work with our complementary therapy team.
• We ask for a minimum commitment of 4 to 6 hours per week.
• Multiple posts available.
Please click on the links below to download the role description and application form.
Volunteer
Host
We are seeking applicants for Volunteer Hosts to work on the Inpatient Unit and Woodlands receptions, alongside the Admin Team.
• We ask for a minimum commitment of 3½ hours per week.
• Multiple posts available.
Please click on the link below to download the role description and application form.
Volunteer Lottery Canvasser
We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help spread awareness of St Teresa’s Hospice and promote our hospice lottery.
As a Lottery Canvasser, you will work within the community, engaging with
the public, attending local events, and developing relationships with businesses and community groups to increase lottery participation. Your
efforts will directly contribute to funding essential hospice care for families in need.
- 2 posts available
- Minimum commitment ad hoc
Please click on the link below to download the role description and application form.
Retail Admin
Volunteer
We are seeking volunteer applicants to assist the Retail Department in our Darlington Superstore.
This involves helping our busy retail office with admin such as phone answering, organising collections and deliveries and answering enquiries from the public where possible.
• We ask for a minimum commitment 4 hours per week
Please click on the link below to download the role description and application form.
Volunteer Retail
Assistant
We are seeking volunteer applicants to assist the Retail Department in several of our retail sites.
• We ask for a minimum commitment of 4 hours per week.
• Multiple posts available.
Available locations: Mowden, Cockerton, Skinnergate, High Row, McMullen Road, Thirsk, Leyburn
Please click on the link below to download the role description and application form.
Volunteer Warehouse Assistant
We are seeking volunteer applicants to assist in the warehouse in our Superstore on McMullen Road in Darlington.
• We ask for a minimum commitment of 4 hours per week, between 10am and 4pm, Mon-Sat.
• Multiple posts available.
Please click on the link below to download the role description and application form.
Volunteer Driver’s Assistant
We are seeking volunteers to assist our drivers with the delivery and collection of goods to and from the Superstore Warehouse, charity shops, members of the public and businesses.
• We ask for a minimum commitment of 6 hours per week between 10am and 4pm Mon-Sat.
Please click on the link below to download the role description and application form.
Volunteer eBay
Assistant
The hospice operates an eBay Charity Shop in order to generate income from donated goods.
We’re looking for multiple volunteers to assist in the day to day operation of the eBay shop.
• We ask for a minimum commitment of 4 hours per week, between 10am and 4pm, Mon-Sat.
• Multiple posts available.
Please click on the link below to download the role description and application form.
If there are no current voluntary roles available, please keep checking back as we update our volunteer vacancies often. There are many varied opportunities to volunteer for St Teresa’s Hospice. Below are just some examples of the type of volunteer roles we have had:
Healthcare
Retail
Qualified Complementary Therapists
Receptionists
Warehouse
Patient Visitors
Inpatient Unit
Fundraisers
Gardeners
Counsellors
