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Two minutes with … Willa
For this year’s Volunteers’ Week, we’re focusing on Willa, who is a relatively new member of our volunteering team. Read about her role in the inpatient unit, why she volunteers and her notable proudest moment – among other things!
Two minutes with … Roger
Roger's associations with Katharine House have been varied, first as nurse, then in the accounts department and now volunteer. Read what volunteering at the hospice means to him.
Two minutes with … Glynis
Meet Glynis and find out why she gives up her time to support the hospice and what it’s like to work with the fundraising team.
Two minutes with … Lindsey
Read about Lindsey and her varied volunteering roles at Katharine House.
Two minutes with … Kim
Meet Kim, one of our Community Ambassadors, and find out more about her role, why she volunteers and her idea of a perfect day.
Two minutes with … Richard
Meet Richard, who volunteers to coordinate the Middleton Cheney Open Gardens day in June each year.
Two minutes with … Linda
Find out about the varied volunteering roles that Linda has enjoyed at Katharine House.
Two minutes with … Dina
Long-term volunteer Dina talk about some of the ways she's supported the hospice over the years.
Two minutes with … Muriel
Read about Muriel's regular and varied volunteering support for Living Well.
Two minutes with … Christina
Christina volunteers in several different areas of the hospice as Ward Receptionist, Trustee of the Board and as a Hospice Companion.
Two minutes with … Dot
Dot has taken on many volunteering roles at Katharine House since she started in 1998. Read more about what she enjoys about volunteering.
Two minutes with … Brian
Read about how Brian leads the rest of the garden volunteers here at Katharine House to create such a beautiful haven for our patients and their families.
Two minutes with … Helen S
Our seven charity shops across north Oxfordshire and south Northamptonshire rely on the volunteer support that we receive. Read about Helen's role in Bicester.
Two minutes with … Maggie
Maggie is a bereavement support volunteer at Katharine House. Read about why she volunteers and what she has learnt.
Two minutes with … Moyra
Meet Moyra, who supports the catering team in the kitchen.
Two minutes with … Mike
Meet Mike, who enjoys putting his DIY skills to good use all around the hospice.
Two minutes with … Adrian
Read about the work that Adrian does in the HR team, where he volunteers as an administrator.
Two minutes with … Vivienne
Find out why Vivienne finds patient driving so rewarding.