HOW VOLUNTEERS HELP

Guernsey’s Hospice has a huge number of strongly committed volunteers who help at the Hospice, the shop in Mont Arrive or who become involved in a whole host of fundraising initiatives. They also do anything from mailing and administration to helping on the wards.

Head of Volunteering, Vanessa Kenny, says ‘Time is precious. Can you spare some of yours to help Les Bourgs?

‘We are extremely privileged to have working alongside our staff an exceptional team of volunteers. They bring a wealth and diversity of knowledge and experience, gained from outside the Hospice. Each and every one enriches the life of Les Bourgs in their own way, bringing in their outside interests which enhance the service provided to both patients and their families.

Volunteers are an indispensable addition to the team at Les Bourgs, in the Hospice itself and the Hospice Shop. Friends of Les Bourgs and the Board of Governors also deliver an invaluable service. Here are some of the tasks undertaken by our volunteers – there I something to suit everyone:’

Helping at events - spare an hour to help us fundraise - we need help particularly on the 17th May, 22nd June and at our car raffle venues

Reception: greet all visitors and assist with switchboard

Transport: take day patients to and from the Hospice

Kitchen help: assist cook with preparation of lunches

Afternoon teas: serve this to patients and relatives

Fundraising: assist with flag days and other events

Sales assistant: help with general duties in the Shop

Suppers: prepare and serve light snacks to patients in the evening

Twilight: general assistant to the nursing team in the evenings

Day care: assist day care leader with patients

To find out how YOU can make a difference by volunteering, contact Vanessa, Volunteer Coordinator on 257707 or email vanessa@lesbourgs.comt