Charlotte's Volunteering Story

Whether you’re looking to gain new skills or build on those you already have, volunteering can be a great way to broaden your knowledge. For Charlotte, who volunteers in our People Team, it was about building on the knowledge she’d gained on a recent course.

Hear from Charlotte on how volunteering has helped develop this learning:

“I first joined the People Team at Teesside Hospice as a Volunteer HR Assistant in September 2025. Volunteering was really important to me, as I wanted to gain hands-on experience within a people function and embed the learning from a course I had recently completed. This opportunity has helped me to build my skills and confidence in a HR role, with the support of others to develop my understanding.

I chose Teesside Hospice because from my very first enquiry about the volunteering opportunity, I was met with a warm and welcoming response. Seeing the care and commitment the hospice provides to the community made me want to be part of that mission in a volunteering capacity.

The people I have worked with have supported me to grow and become more confident, not only as a Volunteer HR Assistant but also as a valued member of a supportive and collaborative team. I am really looking forward to the next steps in my career, building on the experience I have gained at Teesside Hospice.”

If you want to build your skills, like Charlotte has, find out more about our volunteering opportunities at https://www.teessidehospice.org/volunteer/.