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Volunteer with us

Why volunteer at Katharine House?

Be part of a warm, friendly and dedicated team supporting those affected by an incurable illness.

Join our team!

Be part of a warm, friendly and dedicated team working together to support those affected by an incurable illness. Answering a telephone call or making a cup of tea, selling a donated item or cheering on santa dashers, your support, time and commitment is invaluable to us.

“Being a ward receptionist at Katharine House was one of the most loved volunteering roles I ever had. I would urge anyone to volunteer for this amazing place.” Sonia

We’d love to hear from you

If you have some spare time – whether it be a little or a lot – and would like to make a difference in your local community, we’d love to hear from you. We have lots of different volunteer roles covering a wide range of skills, interests and availability. Making a difference where it matters also provides you with opportunities to:

meet new people
develop or build upon life skills
add to your CV
enhance your emotional and physical wellbeing.

What are my options for volunteering at Katharine House?

Do you need some help deciding what volunteer opportunities would work best for you? See our article where we explain about the options that are available.

Find out more

Read our Volunteers stories to learn more about what it’s like working at the hospice.
Visit Volunteer opportunities to find out more about your options.
Download our Volunteering privacy notice to see how we handle the information you give us.

“As I live alone, volunteering at Katharine House has given me structure in my life and much-needed contact with the staff and visitors.” Julie, Volunteer Receptionist