Holly is a retail volunteer at our Linthorpe Road shop and shares how volunteering has given her a huge new confidence and helped her meet new lifelong friends!

“Hi, I’m Holly and I’m a volunteer at the Teesside Hospice shop on Linthorpe Road. I’ve been a volunteer here for five years, and I do things like serving customers on the till, talking to customers, sorting and pricing stock, and arranging displays in the window.

I wanted to volunteer for Teesside Hospice because it has always been a charity close to my heart. Teesside Hospice have helped one of my family members, and I have really nice memories from that time, about how kind the staff were and how lovely the place was.

Volunteering has really given me a lot of confidence. When I started here, I was too scared to work on the tills, so I stayed out back. Gradually, I’ve learnt more and more things, and now I’m here talking to customers everyday. 

I feel like I’ve gained a massive amount of confidence from this, and I’ve also made so many friends. I’ve met people who I now consider lifelong friends from volunteering, and I love coming in everyday to talk to everyone and meet new people.”

Holly's story is a testament to the transformative power of volunteering! At Teesside Hospice, we're always looking for passionate people like Holly, who want to make a difference. 
Whether you're looking to gain new skills, build your confidence, or simply give back to the community, there’s a place for you here. Join us and become part of a supportive and rewarding environment where you can truly thrive!

Contact volunteering@teessidehospice.co.uk today or visit our volunteering page to learn more about our volunteering roles.