At Forest Holme Hospice Charity, volunteers are essential to their ability to provide care and support to people with life-limiting illnesses. Volunteer Manager Heidi Haagensen shared how grateful they are to all their volunteers, who in the past 5 months have been involved in 19 events raising important funds and covered over 200 ward shifts.
“We are so privileged to have so many wonderful volunteers. We would like to express our sincere and deepest thanks for the invaluable contribution made by all of our volunteers. Each and every role makes a difference to people’s lives, helping our mission to ensure everyone in our community affected by life-limiting illness or bereavement, get the care and support they need.
Volunteers Contribute to Forest Holme Hospice Charity by:
- Supporting fundraising efforts: Forest Holme Hospice Charity needs to raise up to £1 million each year to continue its work. Volunteers help with a variety of fundraising activities.
- Being ambassadors for the charity: Volunteers raise awareness in the community.
- Supporting patients and relatives on the ward: Ward volunteers provide companionship and support to patients and their families.
- Bereavement support: Bereavement support volunteers listen to and support people who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
- Additional support: Volunteers help with gardening and even more!
Get Involved
Contact Amy.collins@can100.org to find volunteering opportunities in Dorset.
