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About Volunteering

Volunteers are at the heart of East Cheshire Hospice, supporting us in a wide range of roles throughout the year. Hundreds of people from our local communities generously give their time, skills and experience, and we simply could not operate without them.

People choose to volunteer with us for many reasons. Some want to give something back to their community, others are looking to meet new people, gain valuable experience or develop new skills.

If you are interested in volunteering, we would love to hear from you. Get in touch today. Contact our Volunteer Team, on 01625 610364 or email volunteers@echospice.org.uk

A group of van driver volunteers pose in the pub with glasses of beer celebrating their volunteering work.

Who can Volunteer?

We offer volunteering opportunities for everyone!

  • If you’re over 18, you can volunteer at the Hospice.
  • Those under 18 can help at events or in our shops – Saturday shifts are especially welcome.
  • Full-time workers can explore retail, occasional event roles, or weekend/evening ward and reception roles.

You may have a little more time in the week, if so your local support groups all over Cheshire East are looking for more members to fundraise and spread the word about the Hospice!

What volunteer roles are available?

We offer a wide range of volunteering opportunities to suit different interests, skills and experience.

Whether you would like to work directly with our patients, support our administrative teams, help in our shops, assist with furniture collections or get involved at events, there is something for everyone.

Visit our Volunteering roles page for more information on the roles available and what they involve.

What is needed to be able to Volunteer?

Roles within the Hospice are subject to:

  • A DBS check (free for volunteers)
  • A small amount of annual training, plus role training. No one will ever be asked to volunteer until they feel fully comfortable in the role.
  • Follow-up references on all volunteers.

Training Opportunities

During the course of the year, we invite volunteers to a number of optional training sessions, that we hope will provide useful additions to the skills required for your volunteering work, or may be of interest to your life away from your volunteering work.

We email our volunteers with the training openings from time to time. If you are not receiving the emails, please let the Volunteering team know – volunteers@echospice.org.uk

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How to Donate to East Cheshire Hospice

Thank you so much for choosing to support East Cheshire Hospice. You may never know how much your gift means, but we know that it will make the world of difference to our patients and their families.

Christmas Tree Collection

Register your Christmas tree for collection by January 6th & we’ll collect it on the 10th or 11th.

Book now, donate & give the gift of care this Christmas.

No tree? You can still support the collection by making a donation.