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.
"Coming here has just been an absolute miracle for me, it really has. It was the best decision I’ve ever made. " Patient Kat and her mum Mandy share their experience of Teesside Hospice, after a three-week stay on our In-Patient Unit.
We’d like to say a huge thank you to Teesside-based housing association Thirteen, which has donated funds from its community fund to Teesside Hospice, helping to support our children’s bereavement service.
“You’re not just a volunteer, you’re a valued part of something meaningful.” One of our wonderful volunteers, Amy, shares how the skills and experience she gained while volunteering have helped her achieve a role in the NHS.
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