Our volunteers are at the very heart of our organisation. We are lucky enough to have the support of 1500 volunteers that contribute 120,000 hours of donated time to various areas within the organisation.
Volunteers play an integral role in the services provided by NI Hospice. Northern Ireland Hospice currently has 1500 volunteers across all of its services, Adults, Children’s, Community, Corporate and Retail.
The volunteers assist and support staff daily in various roles. These roles are coordinated by a number of staff in numerous locations and the volunteers themselves are supported by their service manager for the area in which they volunteer.
Anyone aged 17 and over who has a little time to spare and would like to make a big difference, can be a service volunteer in the Adult Hospice. (You can volunteer in the shops from the age of 16 or younger with consent from your parent or guardian).
All service volunteers will be offered induction training as well as learning in their selected role. References will be requested and AccessNI vetting is compulsory.
You don’t need specific skills or qualifications – the most important requirements are enthusiasm, a desire to support our work and some free time. You’ll be joining a dedicated team of people helping to make a difference to the lives
Volunteers are an important part of the Hospice ethos. They add considerably to the quality of the service that we provide. They contribute more than just time – they are a valuable resource, helping to enhance the friendly relaxed atmosphere we strive to create.
By volunteering with Hospice we can offer you a varied role, sometimes challenging but always rewarding and of course with plenty of fun along the way.
Aside from the obvious feel-good factor from giving your time to one of Northern Ireland's leading charities, volunteering has a number of key benefits for you career which make it well worth considering:
After the passing of a family relative who was cared for by Hospice, Martin Caldwell, an avid marathon runner, decided to volunteer with NI Hospice. In this video he talks about what his volunteering role entails.
1. Complete a volunteer application form and return to volunteer (Adult) services. Volunteer applications packs are available below, or can be retrieved from Somerton main reception or by phoning us on 02890 781836 and requesting a pack. To apply to volunteer with Northern Ireland Hospice, please download and complete our application form
2.After receipt of your application and completion of your AccessNI online, you will be invited to a short interview and we will send for references after interview. Successful applicants will then be required to attend an Induction Training Programme, followed by shadowing sessions learning the role, (Certain roles will have competency based shadowing sessions).
3. Once training and paperwork is completed you will be a fully-trained volunteer with the Adult Hospice.
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