“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.
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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