Hear from one of our dedicated volunteers Gerry about how giving her time to Teesside Hospice’s Wellbeing Group has made a difference to her retirement journey.
“I'm a volunteer for the Outreach Group in the Wellbeing Centre at Teesside Hospice, where we offer massages, crafts and a safe space for people living with a terminal illness to come together and share their problems with each other. It’s a chance for people to share their problems, whether that be around their illness or just their everyday lives.
I’ve worked in palliative care for quite a long time, and when I retired I found that I had a lot of skills that I wasn’t putting to good use. A lot of people don't appreciate what a gap it leaves in their lives when they retire.
Being a volunteer for Teesside Hospice really helps me fill the void of being retired. So if you’re someone that’s friendly and open, this is the place you want to be!”
If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give back, meet new people, and use your skills to support those in need, why not consider volunteering with Teesside Hospice?
Whether you have a skill you know could benefit our hospice or simply want to make a difference to your local community, see how you can get involved today! Visit our volunteering page here.
We're changing lives across Teesside by supporting people and families who've been affected by a terminal illness.
We’re so lucky to be supported by amazing volunteers over the festive season, who help us provide care, offer a friendly welcome for visitors, and much more. This includes Dawn, who has been volunteering with Teesside Hospice for 4 years and gives up her time on Christmas Day to help patients and visitors feel as special as possible.
"In November 2023, life was going to plan. As a family, we’d had a lovely summer, we’d moved into our family forever home, and everything just felt perfect. Little did we know that 2 weeks later, our lives would be torn apart..."
We’d like to say a huge thank you to corporate supporter Ramsdens for funding a whole day of care at Teesside Hospice – a remarkable contribution of £18,500!
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