Volunteers Needed at New Hospice

Local charity Phyllis Tuckwell is recruiting volunteers to help at its new Hospice in Farnham, which will be opening in the spring of 2026. It has a range of different roles, so if you’re looking for a truly rewarding way to spend a few hours, come along to its recruitment day on Friday 23^rd January, 12-6pm, at its Headway House office in Farnham to find out more!

If you love meeting people, perhaps you could be the welcoming face of the new Hospice. The charity needs volunteer receptionists to greet patients and families as they arrive, and to answer phone calls and manage deliveries. Flexible shifts are available, to fit around when you’re free, whether that’s weekly or fortnightly.

Or perhaps you could volunteer to drive patients to and from Phyllis Tuckwell’s Living Well sessions? Held at the Hospice in Farnham and Beacon Centre in Guildford, they offer important advice, guidance and support to patients, but many can’t get to them on their own. Phyllis Tuckwell’s friendly drivers and escorts pick patients up from home and drive them to these sessions, whilst having a lovely chat with them on the way!

Patients who are living at home can often feel anxious and lonely. By becoming a Home Support volunteer, you could really brighten their day. Each volunteer is matched with a patient whom they visit once a week, to help them go out for a walk, take them shopping, or simply sit and have a chat with them over a cup of tea.

Volunteers are also needed to arrange flowers to brighten the new Hospice corridors, serve patients, relatives and staff in the Hospice’s new coffee shop, and help out in Phyllis Tuckwell’s local shops.

“Our volunteers make such a difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, and get so much joy and fulfilment themselves from their role,” said Julia Morpeth, voluntary services manager at Phyllis Tuckwell. “Whatever volunteering role you choose, we will give you initial and ongoing training and support, and you’ll know that you’re making a real difference to those in our care.”

The recruitment day is a drop-in event for anyone who would like to find out more about volunteering for Phyllis Tuckwell. If you are unable to attend but would still like to know more, you can contact its Voluntary Services team on 01252 729400, email voluntary.services@pth.org.uk or visit www.pth.org.uk/support-us/volunteer/apply-now

Please note: volunteer drivers must have a full driving licence.