From inside the community St Helena Hospice Are you looking for new opportunities in 2023? You can do good to feel good in the new year by volunteering with St Helena Hospice. Whether you’re looking to develop your CV, expand your skills, get out and meet new people or put your free time towards a good cause, there are a variety of opportunities to be had by volunteering with your local hospice. Did you know that volunteering can be great for your mental and physical wellbeing? By volunteering with St Helena you can enjoy feeling part of a community, combat social isolation by getting out of the house and meet new people, improve your confidence and communication skills, and enjoy the feeling of giving back and making a positive contribution to the lives of others. St Helena’s Voluntary Services Manager, Wendy Marcon, said: “St Helena couldn’t do what it does without the incredible passion, dedication and individual experiences of volunteers we have, from all backgrounds and all walks of life. No matter their role, our volunteers all contribute towards making a huge difference to the lives of patients, their families and the general running of our organisation. Volunteering has also proven beneficial for health and wellbeing and in a recent survey, over 80% of our volunteers have said they felt their volunteering improved their mental and physical health and wellbeing. Sign up to volunteer in 2023 and find out where volunteering will take you!” Whether you are looking to volunteer in one of St Helena’s 21 shops across North East Essex; within the complementary therapy team, as part of the maintenance team, or on the ward, there is a role out there to suit everyone. Regardless of whether you can volunteer four days a week, or four hours a week; no amount of time is too little. Finding satisfaction in volunteering is all about matching your individual skills, interests, passions and personality with the perfect role which suits you and your lifestyle. If you have specific skills that you would like to offer to St Helena or simply want to find out more, please get in touch with the volunteer services team on 01206 931 466 or email [email protected] or view all current vacancies: CLICK HERE 27
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