Volunteer Vacancies
Completed application forms should be sent to: HR Department, St Helena Hospice, Myland Hall, Barncroft Close, Colchester , Essex , CO4 9JU. All relevant forms are available at the bottom of this page. For further info, please click on a role.
Myland Hall
Reception
Reserve Receptionist(s)
Required on an as and when needed basis to cover the following shifts:
Saturday 9am - 1pm, 1pm - 5pm and 5pm - 9pm, Sunday to Friday 5pm - 9pm and Bank Holidays.
Inpatient Unit
Kitchen Helper(s)
Required Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 1pm - 5pm, and Monday – Sunday 5pm – 8pm.
Ward Helper(s)
Required Thursday 5pm – 8pm, Friday 5pm – 8pm, and Saturday 1pm - 5pm and 5pm – 8pm.
Laundry Helper(s)
Required Monday to Sunday 9am – 1pm, and 1pm – 5pm.
Reflexologist(s)
Required Tuesday and Wednesday 11am – 1pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 3pm – 6pm, and Saturday and Sunday 6pm – 9pm.
Aromatherapy Massage Therapist(s)
Required Tuesday and Wednesday 11am – 1pm and 1.30pm – 3.30pm, and Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 3pm – 6pm and 6pm – 9pm.
Shiatsu Therapist(s)
Required Saturday and Sunday 3pm – 6pm and 6pm – 9pm.
Hospice at Home
Administration Support
Required Tuesday 11am - 3pm.
Joan Tomkins Day Centre
Receptionist(s)
Required Wednesday and Friday 9am – 1pm (alternate weeks) and Friday 1pm - 5pm (alternate weeks).
Day Centre Assistant
Required alternate Thursdays 12pm – 3.45pm.
Hairdresser(s)
Required Tuesday – Friday 10.15am – 2.30pm.
Manicurist(s)
Required Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for 1-2 hour sessions, am and pm.
PAT Dog Volunteer(s)
Required Tuesday - Friday 11.45am - 1pm for 45min to 1hr sessions.
Quilter / Sewing Enthusiast(s)
Required on an as and when needed basis to assist with the once yearly STARS Programme. Please contact Cherie Smith on 01206 848163 for more information.
Tendring Day Centre
Kitchen Helper(s)
Required Wednesday and Friday 10am – 2pm.
Driver(s)
Required Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am – 10.30am and 3pm – 4.30pm, and Tuesdays anytime between 9am – 4pm for outpatient appointments.
Hairdresser(s)
Required Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10am – 2pm.
Manicurist(s)
Required Monday to Friday for 1-2 hour sessions, am and pm.
PAT Dog Volunteer(s)
Required Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11am - 12.30pm for 45min to 1hr sessions.
Retail
The Hospice Shop, Head Street, Colchester
Cashier / General Shop Assistant(s)
Required Wednesday 1pm – 5pm.
The Hospice Shop, St Botolphs Street, Colchester
Cashier / General Shop Assistant(s)
Required Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 9.30am - 1pm, and Monday Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 1pm - 4.30pm.
Sewing Enthusiast(s)
Required on an as and when required basis to work from home. Please contact Irena Kanafoyska on 01206 764754 for further information.
The Hospice Furniture Shop, Colchester
Cashier / General Shop Assistant(s)
Required Wednesday to Saturday 9.30am – 1pm and 1pm – 4.30pm, and Sunday 11am - 3pm.
The Hospice Shop, Halstead
Cashier / General Shop Assistant(s)
Required Monday to Saturday 9.30am – 1pm and 1pm – 5pm.
The Hospice Shop, Clacton
Cashier / General Shop Assistant(s)
Required Wednesday to Saturday 9.30am – 1pm and 1pm - 4.30pm, and Sunday 11am - 3pm.
The Hospice Shop, Frinton
Cashier / General Shop Assistant(s)
Required Wednesday 1pm - 4.30pm and Friday 9.30am - 1pm.
The Hospice Shop, Dovercourt
Cashier / General Shop Assistant(s)
Required Monday and Wednesday to Saturday 9.30am – 1pm and 1pm - 4.30pm, and Sunday 10am - 2pm.
The Distribution Centre, Colchester
Warehouse Assistant
Required Wednesday to Saturday 9.30am – 1pm and 1pm - 4.30pm.
Fundraising
Village Representative(s)
Please call Paul Draper 01206 791740 for more information.
Events Volunteer(s)
Please call Paul Draper 01206 791740 for more information.
Volunteer Ambassador(s)
Please call Paul Draper 01206 791740 for more information.
Bereavement Services
Calligrapher(s)
Please call our Bereavement co-ordinator
01206 845566 for more information.
If you would like to apply to become a volunteer and feel that one of the roles shown above is suitable for you, please download our application form.
The following information may also be relevant to your application:
Equal opportunities policy
Recruitment of ex-offenders
CRB (criminal records bureau) information