How to apply

Complete the Application Form, Equal Opportunities Form, and Privacy Policy below to apply to become a volunteer at Springhill!

You can also get in touch with our Volunteer Co-ordinator, Gill Kenny, on 01706 641790 or our Community Services Volunteer Co-ordinator, Sharon Hancock on 01706 752360 Ext. 230 for an informal chat.

How would you like to support us?

Please select the Hospice role(s) you would like to volunteer in

Supporting patients and families Retail roles Fundraising and events Catering and kitchen support Therapy roles Housekeeping and maintenance Admin and finance roles I would like to help in a different way

Hospice service user information

Springhill Hospice welcomes volunteer applications from individuals who have used our services. However, processing of applications and commencement of volunteering will be considered on an individual basis.

Other than as a visitor, have you used any of the services provided by Springhill Hospice within the last 12 months?

Please tell us about yourself

Please tell us a bit about yourself and why you are interested in volunteering for Springhill Hospice?

What is your current occupation, and what skills and qualities can you bring to this role?

Do you have any previous volunteering or relevant professional experience?

References

Please provide two references from people who can comment on your experience and your suitability to volunteer with us. Ideally these should be people you have worked for (either as a volunteer or as an employee) and neither should be a relative. Please note, it is your responsibility to ensure that your referees are aware they will be contacted for a reference.

REFERENCE 1

Rehabilitation of offenders

This job may involve contact with patients. You must, therefore, declare any convictions you may have had including those considered as spent under the above Act. Any information given is, of course, in confidence and considered only in relation to the job for which you are applying.

This Policy should be read in conjunction with Employment Procedure Manual and Staff Handbook, which can be accessed through the HR & IT Group and in the Hospice Library.

Click here to read our Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy

Do you have any convictions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013) by SI 20130 1198.

No Yes

If YES, please send confidential letter of explanation to the Chief Executive at Springhill Hospice

Professional/regulatory body

Are you the subject of any current investigation or proceedings by a professional or regulatory body in the UK or any other country?

No Yes

If YES, please provide details separately.

Have you ever been disqualified from the practice of a profession or required to practice under specific limitations?

No Yes

If YES, please provide details separately.

Data protection notification

The information you have provided in completing this application form will be used to process your application for volunteering. Springhill Hospice will keep the information you have supplied confidential and will not divulge it to third parties, except where required by law, or where we have retained the services of a third party representative to act on your/our behalf.

This Policy should be read in conjunction with Employment Procedure Manual and Staff Handbook, which can be accessed through the HR & IT group and in the Hospice Library.

Click here to read our Equal Opportunities Policy.

Ethnic origin

There are five sections below in respect of ethnic origin. Please choose only one section and then tick the appropriate box within your chosen section to indicate your ethnic origin. If you prefer not to answer, please confirm this by ticking the appropriate box.

Ethnic Origin

Declaration

I declare I have received and read all Springhill Hospice’s Staff & Volunteers policies attached on this form and understand how the Hospice collects, uses and stores my personal information.

I declare that the information given on this form and supporting documents, is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that should I be employed by Springhill Hospice and at a later date this information is found to be incomplete or incorrect this may be considered as just reason to terminate my position as a volunteer.

THANK YOU!

Thank you for taking the time to complete this form

Springhill hospice is an equal opportunities employer and has a no smoking policy. Some posts are subject to a dbs/pova check. If you require more information on this please refer to www.gov.uk/dbs