Weekend Hospitality Volunteer

We are seeking hospitality volunteers to cover weekend sessions at our In-Patient Unit. Our hospitality volunteers work alongside the clinical and catering teams, supporting patients and their families. We provide a 24/7 food service in addition to set mealtimes.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assist the chef by taking meal orders, communicating these to the chef, serving meals to patients, and assisting with any clearing away. 
• Help with keeping the kitchen tidy. This may include disposing of uneaten food, stacking and emptying the dishwasher, and wiping down surfaces.
• Replenish patient water jugs throughout the day, providing them on a tray.
• Wipe down bedside tables.
• Provide tea and coffee to those who have requested it.
• Ensure visitors have food and drink if required.
• Take payments for visitor meals.
• Keep the lounge and cosy kitchen areas clean and tidy.

Your Skills and Abilities: 

• Warm and caring nature with a desire to help others manage day to day living.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with a diverse group of patients and colleagues. 
• Understand the need to take particular precautions in working alongside patients with palliative care needs and at the end of life.
• Maturity and self-awareness regarding the emotional impact of working with death and dying. 
• Well-organised.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team. 

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to develop and extend your skills, gain experience in palliative care and in working in a healthcare setting.  
• Full Training and support will be provided.  
• Work with a friendly team and be part of the Isabel family
• Support your local community
• Contribute to the provision of care to our patients
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Support with your career goals and personal development
• Opportunities to learn from long-term volunteers and staff
• Agreed upon travel expenses can be reimbursed

Please note that a full Enhanced DBS check will be carried out. 

Thank you for supporting Isabel Hospice, your contribution is very much appreciated.

Please note this is an unpaid volunteer opportunity.