Meet Kerry, our amazing volunteer who shares why volunteering means so much to her.
“My name’s Kerry, and I’ve been volunteering for Teesside Hospice for just 5 weeks now. I’ve been volunteering in both the reception and the In-Patient Unit, as well as helping out at the Lymphoedema reception too.
Over the past few weeks I’ve been taking calls and messages, greeting people, helping them sign in at reception. In IPU, I’ve been helping create packs for families and giving my support.
Coming here, it’s not what you would expect it to be like. I’ve had a lovely experience so far, and everyone is so friendly and happy to be here.
I wanted to help out at a hospice, and as soon as I saw that Teesside Hospice were looking for volunteers, I couldn’t wait. I wanted to give something back, and to know that I’m helping out is great. I lost my son, and to come here I can take my mind off things. It helps me as much as I help them.”
Whatever your reason for choosing to volunteer for us, we couldn’t do what we do without your support.
We're changing lives across Teesside by supporting people and families who've been affected by a terminal illness.
Ian first came to us as part of our Wellbeing Centre, later spending time on our In-Patient Unit when he needed more specialist care. His husband, Tony, kindly shared their experience with us, reflecting on the support and respect they both received.
When 15-year-old Rafael was looking to do more with his weekends and gain new skills, he turned to volunteering. Now, after a year of volunteering in our charity shop, he’s built his confidence and met some great friends.
Craig has been a long-standing patient of our Lymphoedema Clinic and comes to us for intensive treatment. Despite the toll this can take, it’s something he always looks forward to thanks to the kindness, compassion and humour of our team.
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