Volunteer Inpatient Meal Time Support

Department: Catering IPU

Location: Teesside Hospice, 1 Northgate Road, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough TS5 5NW

Time Requirement: Flexible to suit you, we are looking for help particularly during these times; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 3.30pm to 6.00pm and Sundays 4.00pm to 6.00pm

DBS Check needed? Yes

Age Requirements: From 18 years old plus

Role Summary: We are looking for volunteers to assist our kitchen staff in general kitchen tasks and in delivering meals and refreshments to our patients. We are looking for volunteers that are able to help us during the times listed opposite. This role requires someone with good communication and empathy skills.

Required Skills

To deliver meals and refreshments to our patients
To set up trays and push the trolley to the inpatient Unit
To provide a warm, friendly, compassionate and sensitive service
Good communication skills to be able to communicate to patients, families and staff in a respectful and courteous manner

Expectations

To wear uniform and ID badge whilst undertaking your volunteering at all times
To adhere to Teesside Hospice policies and procedures
To work harmoniously with colleagues and other volunteers
To inform us with advance notice if you are unable to attend the agreed shift
To maintain confidentiality
To attend any training provided by the hospice in order to support the role
To complete online mandatory training to help keep the hospice safe and compliant with CQC requirements

What are the Benefits to You?

Develop your communication skills
Enhance your CV for any prospective employers
Gain experience working with a high profile local charity
Being part of a supportive, lively team who will endeavour to develop your skills further
The opportunity to meet and work with new people
Help make a difference to people’s lives
Learn new skills
Build on confidence
Receive discount off purchases made in our shops from donated goods
Receive discount in our Northgate Tea Room
Receive travel expenses
Receive mealtime expenses when you have volunteered for over half a day

If you're friendly, reliable, and eager to contribute to our cause, we'd love to have you join our team!

Teesside Hospice is committed to eliminating discrimination and values diversity in the workplace.

Employee Benefits

Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses

Keep your train and bus tickets to claim back travel expenses

20% discount on purchases made at our shop

Enjoy extra discounts in our Teesside Hospice Shops

Opportunities for training and personal development

We provided additional training and taster sessions for different roles.

Provided lunch if you volunteer for more than 5 hours per day

Claim back your lunch costs when you volunteer for more than 5 hours.

Access to discounts with other retailers and companies

Flexible Working

Possibility of varied start and finish times and Hybrid Working.