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Volunteering: Your Time, their care

Make a difference every day

Why Volunteer With Us?

Our amazing team of volunteers at Tapping House are vital to us. We simply couldn’t function without the dedication of our invaluable volunteers. From helping in our charity shops to supporting patients and families, volunteers are the backbone of our hospice – and their contribution makes an incredible difference. 

We have a variety of volunteer roles available all the time. If you’re keen to make a difference with any spare time you have then please consider becoming a part of a community where your work truly matters.

Our volunteers help us in more ways than they will ever know.  
 

Make an Impact

Every hour you give helps us continue delivering compassionate care to those who need it most. 
Together, we make every precious moment matter. 

Meet Amazing People

Join a team of hundreds of volunteers who share your passion for giving back and making a difference. 

Flexible Opportunities

Whether you can spare a few hours a week or more, we have a role that fits your schedule.
You will also learn valuable new skills which you can add to your CV.

In Their Own Words..

Lovely quotes from some of our wonderful volunteers

Current Volunteer Roles

Volunteering at Tapping House Hospice offers something for everyone. Why not come and join our incredible team of Volunteers who share a passion for giving back and making a difference. 

We have lots of Volunteer openings from helping out in our Charity shops, Ward Volunteers, Collection Box Coordinators, Fishing Volunteers…

All Volunteer roles we need help with are listed below. If you have a specific skill that you’d love to put to good use as a volunteer, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Celebrating Volunteers Week. Val pictured at the front receiving special recognition of 30 years Volunteering for Tapping House

Our dedicated Volunteers
contribute to over
50,000 hours a year.
We couldn't do what we do without their kindness.

Volunteer Roles Include

By volunteering at Tapping House, you’ll be giving something priceless: your time, your kindness, and your compassion.

Retail & On-Site Support

You might be a skilled woodworker, a green-fingered gardener, love chatting to people, and so perfect for serving customers at one of our Charity shops. We have a network of nine charity shops, so you don’t need to live close to the Hospice to volunteer at one of our shops. Every sale raises vital funds to support our services.

Fundraising & Events

Assist with community events, campaigns, or collections to raise much needed funds. Whether you can spare a few hours a week or have some adhoc time helping out at our Flagship Fundraising Event – Tulips for Tapping, we have a role that’s perfect for you.

Corporate Fundraising

Throughout the year we’ve many wonderful Corporate Fundraising Events where we always require an extra pair of hands, from Golf and Race Days to our Open Gardens, Quiz Nights and our end of year Shine A Light event.

Patient & Family Support

Offer companionship, help with daily activities on the IPU ward and the Tulip Centre, or lend a listening ear to patients and families in our care. Our recent community Butterfly Volunteer service provides training if you’re interested in become a specialist volunteers who provides emotional support to patients nearing the end of life.

Administration & Office Support

Help behind the scenes with admin tasks that keep our hospice running smoothly, greeting people and answering the phone.

Spotlight On: Butterfly Volunteers

Tapping House is proud to partner with the Anne Robson Trust to establish a Community Butterfly volunteer service, offering companionship and comfort to those in their final days. The Anne Robson Trust works with healthcare organisations to train and support specialist volunteers who provide emotional support to patients nearing the end of life, as well as their families, carers, and visitors.

To learn more about the service and referrals in your area contact Hannah Henson, Community Butterfly Volunteer Project Lead: hannah.henson@tappinghouse.org.uk

Ways to Fundraise for Us

However you wish to fundraise for us, we’re all ears and can’t thank you enough.