Estates Volunteer (General Support)

How you can make a difference

At Community Hospice, we want everyone in our wonderfully diverse community to be able to approach death in the way that suits their values, beliefs and lifestyle. To help maintain a safe, well-presented and efficiently run hospice environment, we rely on the kind help of Estate Volunteers.

If you enjoy practical tasks and want to have a tangible impact on your local hospice, this could be the perfect role for you.

What you will be doing

• Assisting with the delivery of site projects
• Supporting routine and ad-hoc maintenance activities
• Supporting routine health and safety checks
• General site upkeep (e.g.litter picking, tidying outdoor areas, basic grounds maintenance)
• Mowing lawns and maintaining grassed areas
• Supporting contractors on-site (e.g., escorting them or helping access areas)
• Supporting waste management and recycling procedures

Full training will be provided.

What skills and qualities can you bring

• Reliable and practical
• Able to follow instructions and ensure the safety of yourself and others
• Comfortable with occasional lone volunteering
• Respectful and helpful communication skills
• Reasonable level of physical fitness

What’s in it for you?

• Develop practical skills and experience in estates, facilities and health and safety
• Make a meaningful difference in the local community
• Receive an induction, relevant training, the support you need to carry out your role, and agreed out-of-pocket expenses (reimbursed within our guidelines)
• Ongoing support and regular communication from the Volunteer Department
• A 25% discount on all items (excluding furniture & new goods) and 10% discount on furniture in our shops

This role is based on site at the hospice: 185 Bostall Hill, Abbey Wood, SE2 0GB

To start your volunteer journey with us, please download our application form below, call us on 020 8320 5812 or email us.