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Volunteering

Volunteer to join our team

Volunteers are vital to our work here at Rainbows and we are always seeking new people to get involved with the many different areas of work within and outside of the Hospice. In addition to helping support Rainbows, volunteering is a great way of meeting new people, gaining valuable work experience and building your skills and confidence. We rely on volunteers to help within the hospice, in the garden and with fundraising.

Volunteer to work within the Hospice

Our hospice volunteers help on reception, with housekeeping, in the kitchen, gardening and in the offices. After training, volunteers can also work in our play team and with our sibling support group.

Types of role available:

  • Reception – General administrators to work a few hours a week in the hospice office.
  • Kitchen – Volunteers to help our chef with preparing meals and clearing up.
  • Garden – Gardeners to help out on the hospice grounds and with our Eco Garden.
  • Marketing – Promoting Rainbows is a big task and we always need a hand getting our message out there. If you have experience in marketing, please get in touch.
  • General admin – General admin for a few hours a week in the hospice office.

Volunteer to help out with Events and Fundraising

Fundraising volunteers play an important role in supporting the Rainbows’ Community Fundraisers and the Events team. With extensive and varied roles, there is something for everyone and your support is vital in helping us reach new supporters.

Type of role available:

  • Event marshals
  • Event support
  • Merchandise stall holders
  • General admin
  • Marketing support
  • Lottery sales
  • PR support
  • Specialist consultants
  • Collection tin holders

How to apply

1.If you are interested in a volunteering position please contact Paul Holden on 01509 638059 or email  paul.holden@rainbows.co.uk explaining the type of work you are interested in.

2. Download and complete the Volunteer Application Form and Equal Opportunties Form below

Volunteer Application Form
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

3. Once completed please send to Paul Holden, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People, Lark Rise, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2HS

alternatively you can email your forms back to paul.holden@rainbows.co.uk

Following your application we may ask you to pop in to the hospice for an informal chat. All applications will be subject to a criminal records check before any position is awarded. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications from those under the age of 16.  We are very flexible about the time that you give and we’ll do our best to fit the role around the times you can work. All volunteers will recieve adequate training and will be given the appropriate tools for the job.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Tel: 01509 638059  Email: paul.holden@rainbows.co.uk