Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice supports over 300 local children with life shortening conditions and their families; offering care at their hospice (Russell House) located in Huddersfield and throughout West Yorkshire in families homes through their hospice at home service.
It costs £3.8 million each year to run the charity and with just 6% of this coming from government funding, the support of the local community is vital.
Forget Me Not Children's Hospice holds the Kirklees volunteering award.
Team The Trading Team
Location Forget Me Not Shop, 59 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield, WF14 8AA
Time commitment Flexible (2+ per month)
Expenses Claimed Yes (in line with our Volunteer Expenses Policy)
Who will show me what to do?
Our wonderful team will show you the ropes and give you all the support you need to get the most value from your time.
What will I be doing?
We are looking for volunteers who strive to be brilliant – it’s not just money that keeps the cogs turning here at Forget Me Not, it’s the gift of time from our fantastic army of volunteers.
By taking some of our donated furniture, giving them some much needed TLC to turn them into an item that can be sold on to make more profit for the charity.
How many hours will I work?
Ideally we’d love for a creative a team of volunteers who can work together to create a Forget Me Not brand… from 1 + per week to a full day, this is entirely up to you.
Do I need any skills/experience?
This role would be ideally suited to someone who has experience Alternatively, someone who has a keen eye for fashion and who is able to sew. There will so be donated furniture that will need attention that may need uplift.
All our volunteers are encouraged to attend training and volunteer meetings whenever possible.
As a volunteer you will be a representative of Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice. As such we expect you to be well-presented, polite and to give a positive message about the work of the charity.
For further information please visit www.forgetmenotchild.co.uk or contact Kielly Law, Volunteer Partner on 01484 411040 or email volunteers@forgetmenotchild.co.uk.
Minimum commitment level: Once a week
Start Date: 25-01-2018