Volunteer With Us
Give your time. Share your skills. Make a difference.
Give your time. Share your skills. Make a difference.
Our volunteers are an important part of Harlington Hospice. They give their time, skills, experience and enthusiasm to help us support local people and their families.
From Michael Sobell House and our shops to fundraising events and opportunities behind the scenes, there are lots of ways to get involved.
Whether you have a few hours to spare, want to meet new people, share your skills or gain valuable experience, we’d love to hear from you.
Find a volunteering opportunity that’s right for you.
Could you be part of our team?
- Email us: volunteer@harlingtonhospice.org
- Phone us: 0208 106 9222
Current roles and opportunities
Location: Harlington Hospice / Michael Sobell House
Shifts: Monday to Friday, 9am-1pm or 1pm-5pm; Saturday and Sunday, 10am-2pm
Our reception team is often the first point of contact for patients, families, visitors and professionals. As a Volunteer Receptionist, you’ll help create a warm, welcoming and calm environment while supporting the smooth running of the hospice.
You’ll welcome visitors, answer and direct calls, take messages, help people find their way around and assist with simple reception tasks. You’ll be friendly, approachable and reliable, with good communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a team.
Previous reception experience is helpful but not essential. Full training and support will be provided.
We’re looking for volunteers who can commit to a regular shift, with occasional cover opportunities also available.
Interested in finding out more?
Read the full role description or get in touch with our volunteering team to find out how you can help.
Location: Harlington Hospice, Lansdowne House, Hayes UB3 5AB
Commitment: One day per week, for a minimum of six months
Could you use your professional counselling or psychotherapy skills to support people living with illness, loss and bereavement?
Harlington Hospice is looking for an experienced and compassionate BACP or UKCP accredited Counsellor or Psychotherapist to join our Psychological and Emotional Support Service at Lansdowne House.
You’ll provide therapeutic support to adults living with life-limiting or long-term health conditions, as well as people experiencing bereavement and loss. You’ll be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, with regular clinical supervision and opportunities for ongoing professional development.
We’re looking for someone with relevant experience, excellent listening skills and a commitment to compassionate, confidential and ethical practice.
What we offer:
- Regular clinical supervision
- Support from an experienced psychological therapies team
- Continuing professional development opportunities
- The opportunity to make a real difference to people and families facing challenging experiences
If you’re an accredited Counsellor or Psychotherapist and would like to volunteer your skills with Harlington Hospice, we’d love to hear from you.
To find out more, contact: pes@harlingtonhospice.org
Location: Michael Sobell House
Commitment: Flexible sessions, including potential weekend opportunities
Could you use your complementary therapy skills to help improve the wellbeing and quality of life of people receiving hospice care?
Harlington Hospice is looking for qualified and experienced Complementary Therapists to join our team at Michael Sobell House.
You’ll provide agreed therapies such as massage, reflexology, aromatherapy or Reiki, tailoring your approach to each patient’s individual needs and preferences. You’ll work alongside our clinical team, helping to create a calm, supportive and compassionate experience for patients.
We’re looking for someone with a relevant Level 3 or above qualification, membership of an appropriate professional body and at least two years’ post-qualification experience, or one year’s experience with experience of working in a healthcare environment.
You’ll need excellent communication skills, a professional and compassionate approach, and an understanding of appropriate boundaries within a hospice setting.
What we offer:
- The opportunity to use your professional skills to support patients and families
- Experience within a specialist hospice service
- Ongoing support and supervision
- The chance to be part of a caring, multidisciplinary team
If you’re a qualified complementary therapist and would like to volunteer your skills with Harlington Hospice, we’d love to hear from you.
To find out more: Contact Joan Ahern on 020 8106 9201 ext 305.
Don’t see something that suits you? We may still be able to find another way for you to get involved. Tell us a little about yourself, the skills or interests you’d like to use and how much time you have available.
- Email us: volunteer@harlingtonhospice.org
- Phone us: 0208 106 9222
- Send a general application.
You can make a real difference
Our volunteers help us do more.
Every day, people give their time to support our patients and families, raise vital funds, welcome visitors, support our teams and help us be there for our community.
Quite simply, we couldn’t do everything we do without them.
Whether you volunteer for a few hours a week, a few hours a month or at occasional events, your time makes a difference.
And volunteering isn’t just about what you give. It’s also about what you get back.
You can meet new people, learn new skills, build confidence, share your experience and become part of the Harlington Hospice community.
There are lots of ways to get involved
You don’t need to be a healthcare professional to volunteer with us.
You might be a great listener, a people person, an organiser, a gardener, a fundraiser, a creative thinker or simply someone who enjoys being part of a team.
Whatever your interests, skills or experience, we’d love to hear from you.
What could I do?
Do you enjoy meeting people?
Are you a good listener?
Do you love getting stuck into practical jobs, organising things or helping behind the scenes?
Perhaps you have professional skills you’d like to share, or maybe you’re simply looking for a new way to spend your time.
There are lots of ways you can get involved with Harlington Hospice.
At Michael Sobell House
Help us create a welcoming environment for patients, families and visitors, or support our teams with practical tasks.
In our shops
Meet people, learn new skills and help turn donated goods into vital funds for hospice care.
At fundraising events
Get involved with the fun! Help welcome participants, cheer people on, support stalls, collect donations or help an event run smoothly.
In the community
Help us connect with local people and raise awareness of the support available from Harlington Hospice.
Share your skills
From counselling and complementary therapy to gardening, administration and other specialist skills, there may be an opportunity to use what you already know to make a difference.
Behind the scenes
Not every volunteer role involves working directly with patients. There are plenty of ways to support the teams who keep our services running.
Whatever your interests, skills or experience, there could be a role for you.
Why volunteer with us?
Volunteering can give you the chance to:
meet new people and make new friends
learn new skills and build your confidence
use your existing skills and experience in a new way
gain valuable experience for work, study or your future career
try something completely different
become part of a friendly and supportive team
make a real difference to local people and their families
And you’ll know that the time you give is helping Harlington Hospice provide care, support and compassion to people in our community.
Whatever your reason for volunteering, we’re glad you’re here.
Who can volunteer?
Our volunteers come from all walks of life.
You might be retired and looking for a new way to spend your time. You might be working and have a few hours to spare. You could be studying, looking for experience or simply ready to try something new.
You don’t need to have volunteered before. You don’t need to work in healthcare.
What matters is that you’re willing to get involved, work as part of a team and bring a caring and positive attitude.
Some roles have specific age, training or time requirements, so these will be explained in the individual role information.
Whether you can give us a few hours a week, a few hours a month or occasional time throughout the year, we’d love to hear from you.
Hear from our volunteers
There’s no one reason to volunteer. Here’s what some of our volunteers say about being part of Harlington Hospice.
Volunteering after Retirement – The Unexpected Joys
Suraj's volunteering story
Starting your volunteering journey
Volunteering can be a great way to gain experience, meet new people and discover more about the world of work.
We offer opportunities for younger people, including work experience and volunteering linked to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Whether you’re thinking about a future career in healthcare, interested in working for a charity or simply want to try something new, volunteering can be a great place to start.
Work experience opportunities are available for people aged 14 and over.
Please contact our Volunteer Team to find out more about current opportunities and requirements.
Ready to make a difference?
Whatever your reason for volunteering, we’d love to welcome you to Harlington Hospice.
Take a look at our current opportunities above or get in touch with our Volunteer Team to talk about how you could get involved.
Don’t see the right role?
We’re always interested in hearing from people who want to give their time, skills and experience.
- Email us: volunteer@harlingtonhospice.org
- Phone us: 0208 106 9222
