Men's CraftDIY Volunteer
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Job Summary
In this hands-on rewarding role youll 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 0 or email
About us
St Gemmas 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 Hospices In-Patient Unit through the St Gemmas 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 Gemmas Hospice has a team of approximately 800 volunteers working in a variety of roles supporting departments throughout the organisation.
St Gemmas 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.
Volunteer benefits
By volunteering with St Gemmas 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
Receive our volunteer e-news keeping you up to date with Hospice news
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Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Communication skills
- Physical Examinations
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Computer Literacy
- Grant Writing
- Music Therapy
- Memory Care
- Public Speaking
- Volunteer Management
- Writing Skills
