"I really enjoy volunteering. It’s inspired me to meet new people, build my confidence, and develop as a person."
- Scott, Highland Leader Programme Volunteer
Aim or goal of position
To work with the Highland Hospice staff to build an interesting and enjoyable “Hospice Leader Programme” for future groups to participate in. In doing this, you will learn about the work that we do and how we do it in order to inspire you and others to support us.
Main responsibilities and suggested activities
- To participate in a building orientation tour
- Take part in appropriate training e.g. organisation induction, Food Hygiene, Cyber Security, Moving and Handling, Fire Awareness
- We will expect you to get involved in at least one of our fundraising events such as cheering runners at the half marathon or helping in a pop up shop.
- To attend team meetings to share experiences and give staff feedback
- Try out some of our regular volunteering roles (where appropriate) such as café, kitchen, retail, Fundraising Events (age dependant)
- To go with the Community Fundraiser into schools to help promote the Hospice to Youth Philanthropy Initiatives, Junior Apprentice and Young Apprentice groups
- Work with a group of staff to help inform future Leader programmes, in areas such as recruitment, communication, rewards/recognition, support and supervision
- To work within the boundaries set by the Hospice
Skills / attributes and/or qualification(s) required
- Minimum age of 14 applies (role dependant)
- You must be registered through the Highlife Highland Leadership programme. Contact Elizabeth McDonald, Leadership Programme Development Officer (Elizabeth.McDonald@highlifehighland.com) or tweet @HLHSocial to take part in this opportunity.
Estimated hours
A total of at least 25 hours of volunteeringWork site
Most work will be carried out at Highland Hospice, Ness House, 1 Bishop’s Road, Inverness, IV3 5SB. Volunteering opportunities are also available in some of our shops.
