Why volunteer with us?

Volunteering with Hospice in the Weald is an opportunity to make a real difference while gaining new experiences, meeting people and becoming part of a supportive community.

For more than 40 years, the Hospice has provided free care for people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions across Kent and East Sussex. Every day, more than 1,000 volunteers help make that care possible, supporting patients and families both within the hospice and out in the community.

Some volunteers support the Hospice Outreach Team, which provides practical and emotional support to people living at home, in care homes or with family members. Their contribution helps patients maintain independence, stay connected to their communities and enjoy the things that matter most to them.

One of those volunteers is Steve, who joined the Hospice after receiving grief counselling following the death of his father. Wanting to give something back, he began volunteering with the Hospice Outreach Team and accompanied patient Alan on walks around his local area and to the shops.

“It’s just about giving back and it’s enjoyable,” said Steve. “Sometimes you sit with patients and their families and have a cup of tea, sometimes you do some chores for them, and sometimes you go out for a walk like I do with Alan.”

For Alan, those walks provide much more than fresh air. “It’s the capability of being able to get out and buy things, look at things, and just generally appreciate what’s going around me,” he said. “Not only will they take me, they actually look after me and I know I’m safe in their hands too.”

Denise O’Malley, Head of Hospice Outreach, said: “Sometimes it’s the smallest things, like supporting someone on a walk or popping in for a tea and a chat, that make the biggest difference.”

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