Volunteering Opportunity: Massage therapist volunteer Watford, St Albans & in the community with Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care

Before you can register your interest for this opportunity you must be registered as a volunteer.

Are you a qualified massage therapist with a caring touch and a few hours to spare? We’d love to welcome you to our hospice team.

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: Dacorum, Hertsmere, St Albans, Three Rivers, Watford

Start Date: 26/02/2026
End Date: 30/06/2026

Location: From your office

Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons

Practical Considerations: We provide treatment beds at Grove House and Peace Hospice - we will discuss with you how to adapt your treatments.

The buildings are wheelchair accessible and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make.

When visiting patients at home, there may be a variety of accessibility issues, which we can discuss with you.

Requirements: Relevant qualification or training, Will require a criminal record check (DBS)

Requirements (additional): We are looking for a qualification in massage. Experience of working with people with a life limiting illness would be a bonus.

Suitable for: 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, Older People

Suitable for volunteers interested in: Carers Support, End of Life, Bereavement & Hospices, Health and Wellbeing

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: Yes

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Full Description:
We’re looking for volunteers trained in massage to help bring comfort, relaxation, and a little peace to our patients and their carers.

What you’ll be doing:

Offering gentle, supportive treatments to patients, carers, or family members
Creating moments of calm in a busy world
Working alongside a warm, compassionate team who truly value what you do
You may be offering treatments at our hospice buildings in Watford or St Albans, or in people's homes

What are we looking for?

You’ll need to be qualified in your therapy, with at least one year's experience, and happy to work sensitively with people receiving palliative care. We’ll provide all the support you need — you bring your skills and your kindness.

What’s in it for you?

😊 Make a meaningful difference in someone’s day
💬 Be part of a supportive, friendly hospice community
🧠 Gain experience in a specialist care setting