Volunteering: Your Time, Their Comfort

Make a difference every day

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.

Why Volunteer with Us?

Make an Impact: Every hour you give helps us continue delivering compassionate care to those who need it most.

Meet Wonderful 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.

Learning new skills: Every volunteer opportunity helps you develop and learn new skills which you can add to your CV.

Volunteer Roles Include

Retail Support: Help in our network of charity shops, where every sale raises vital funds to support our services.

Fundraising & Events: Assist with community events, campaigns, or collections to raise much-needed funds.

Patient and Family Support: Offer companionship, help with daily activities, or lend a listening ear to patients and families in our care.

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

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

Ready to Make a Difference?

To join our team as a volunteer – and become part of the Tapping House family, please do contact Volunteers Team on 01485 601 700
Or download our volunteers form and email it over to volunteers@tappinghouse.org.uk

We have lots of Volunteer openings from helping out in our Charity shops, Ward Volunteers, Collection Box Coordinators, Fishing Volunteers…. as we continue to update our new website you will able to view all roles we need help with.

Current Volunteer Roles

Butterfly Volunteers

Can you support us with the pilot of this service?

We are currently recruiting for volunteers to support patients and their families, primarily in patients homes.

As a Butterfly Volunteer you will be supporting those approaching the end of their life. You will be providing company, comfort, reassurance and emotional support to patients and their families.

If you would like more information about this role please email volunteers@tappinghouse.org.uk

Volunteer Drivers

We’re currently recruiting volunteer drivers to help with this vital service.

Our Patient Transport service provides a safe and efficient, high quality transport service for patients, their families and their carers – from their homes to the Hospice, and the return journey. This may be for day therapy assessments and groups, bereavement/family support, complementary therapies or any other service offered by the Hospice.

In one of the hospice vehicles you’ll pick passengers up at a prearranged time and take them from their home to the hospice.

We are in particular need on Friday’s.

Woodwork Volunteer

Supporting our woodwork group on a Tuesday morning.

As a woodwork volunteer you’ll actively participate in group sessions by supporting the lead, proactively spend time talking to the patients, supporting and helping them create different types of woodwork items.

Activities:

Constructing pre-cut bird boxes
Making candle holders
Constructing planters
Simple wood-kits

Various Volunteer Retail Roles

We have a variety of roles within our shops, from serving customers on the till to sorting stock and steaming clothes, contact us to find out more.

A list of all our charity shop locations can be found below.

Volunteer - Tulip Centre

We urgently need your help at our Tulip Centre helping to support patients at our groups, in particular on a Wednesday.

Volunteer Receptionist

If you love speaking on the phone and meeting patients and families visiting the Hospice, we’d love to hear from you. You need to be able to volunteer weekly.

Volunteer - Complementary Therapist

The Tulip Centre is looking for a qualified Complementary Therapist, providing therapies to outpatients and/or inpatients

IPU Ward Volunteers

Ward volunteers help to create a pleasant physical environment for patients during their stay. Helping with meals/ refreshments for both visitors and patients.

Volunteer to Garden

The hospice’s grounds need enthusiastic gardeners to keep them looking welcoming for patients and visitors.

Tapping House Charity Shops

Tapping House have nine shops in Burnham Market, Hunstanton, Snettisham, Fakenham, Swaffham, Downham Market, Wisbech and two in Kings Lynn.

Burnham Market
Overy Road, Burnham Market, PE31 78HH

Wisbech
Unit 6, Cromwell Road Retail Park, PE14 0SL

Swaffham
75 Market Place, Swaffham, PE37 7AQ

Snettisham
41 Lynn Road, Snettisham, King’s Lynn, PE31 7LR

King’s Lynn
St Nicholas Retail Park
Unit 2, St Nicholas Retail Park, King’s Lynn, PE30 2HW

King’s Lynn
26/28 Broad Street, King’s Lynn, PE30 1DP

Hunstanton
12 The Green, Hunstanton, PE36 6BL

Fakenham
30 Upper Market, Fakenham, NR21 9BX

Downham Market
8a Wales Court, Downham Market, PE38 9JZ

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