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Role Detail

Inpatient unit Meet & Greet volunteer

Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care

You’ll be one of the first friendly faces that families, visitors and professionals meet.

Detailed Description

💜 What you’ll be doing • Welcoming visitors and relatives to the unit and letting them in via the buzzer system • Checking who visitors are here to see and liaising with the nursing team • Helping ensure sign in procedures are followed • Keeping the welcome area calm, tidy and welcoming • Supporting visitors with kindness and empathy • Managing deliveries, donations and welcoming ambulance crews • Helping with small ad hoc tasks such as answering the phone You won’t be providing clinical care — your role is all about presence, reassurance and support.

Activities you will be doing

Listening & supporting,End of life, bereavement & hospices

What skills are required for this role

Communication, Customer Service, Listening & Supporting

Why these skills are required

🙋‍♀️ Who we’re looking for • Aged 17 or over • Friendly, approachable and a good listener • Comfortable talking to a wide range of people • Calm, empathetic and able to follow clear procedures • Happy to commit to a regular shift on a rota • A clinical background is helpful but not essential

What is in it for you

• The chance to make a real difference to families and visitors when it matters most • A meaningful, patient facing role where simple kindness goes a long way • Excellent experience if you’re interested in healthcare, care roles or volunteering • Full training and ongoing support from a named line manager • Paid out of pocket expenses, including parking while volunteering • Being part of a supportive, compassionate hospice team Many volunteers tell us this role is deeply rewarding — challenging at times, but incredibly meaningful.

Time Commitment

Weekends: 3–4-hour shifts – (ideally to covers hours 5pm-8 pm) Midweek 3–4-hour shift – ad hoc basis

WD17 3PH

Peace Hospice, Peace Drive, Watford

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Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
18 and over
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