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Our volunteers enable us to complement and extend the existing services to patients and families in many ways. Their sense of commitment and enthusiasm is a positive contribution to Hospice Care and is a reminder of the support given so generously by the community to keep Phyllis Tuckwell running. Volunteers come to Phyllis Tuckwell for different reasons. For many, it’s simply to give back something to the community or as a way of thanks. For some, it’s to fill in a few spare hours and meet people. For others, it can be a prelude to returning to or starting a career or full time work. Whatever your reason for wanting to volunteer, we take great care in making sure that we can offer the appropriate opportunities and placements. All of the help offered by volunteers is valued and meaningful. We have nearly 1,000 volunteers who help at Phyllis Tuckwell, so in total, give us tens’ of thousands of hours of their time every year! We couldn’t do it without you. Why volunteer? To get some satisfaction from involvement To support an organisation which is important to you Use existing skills and develop new ones Work experience, a route to a new opportunity Make new friends, meet new people To put structure into the week, and use time purposefully TheGuide2Surrey interviewed one of our volunteers about what what she does for Phyllis Tuckwell. To read the article please click here. Frequently Asked Questions Q: How do I apply? A: You can make an application to join our team of volunteers in any of the following ways: Complete an application form and return it to us at the Hospice in Farnham. If you are applying for a shop position, please complete the shop application form. Telephone us on 01252 729400 to request an application pack and we will put one in the post Pop in to the Hospice to collect an application form Q: What happens then? A: When your application form has been completed and received, you will be invited to attend an interview with a member of the Voluntary Services Team to discuss your offer of help. Volunteers are placed according to their interests, skills and experience along with the needs of Phyllis Tuckwell at the time. As our Hospice Care serves a vulnerable group of people, references will be taken up and a disclosure and barring check will be required for those who are volunteering in patient facing roles. Q: Will I receive training? A: All volunteers are offered an induction to Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care and the work of the Hospice Care team. Further specific training is provided for the area where they will be based. Q: What are we looking for? A: People of all ages and backgrounds with compassion and sensitivity. For several years now, we have involved students who are interested in entering the caring professions and who are looking for an opportunity to gain experience and insight. We are also keen to support students undertaking their Duke of Edinburgh Awards. All we ask is that volunteers are reliable, trustworthy and discreet in their involvement and are valuable ambassadors outside Phyllis Tuckwell as they share the vision and philosophy of Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care with our community. Click here for a current list of volunteer roles available. Click here to download a volunteer application form. For more information about volunteering for Phyllis Tuckwell, please contact the Voluntary Services Team through the main Hospice switchboard on 01252 729431 or email julia.morpeth@pth.org.uk or karen.rackley@pth.org.uk for further details. 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