Volunteering Opportunity: Scar Treatment Therapist Volunteer at Grove House, St Albans 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 scar therapist with a gentle touch and a few hours to spare? We’d love to welcome you to our hospice team.

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: St Albans

Start Date: 19/03/2025
End Date: 31/03/2026

Location: From your office

Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons

Practical Considerations: We have our own treatment rooms at Grove House where you can provide your treatment.

Grove House is a wheelchair accessible building and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may need.

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

Requirements (additional): We will ask you to fill in an application form and we will take up 1 reference

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

Suitable for volunteers interested in: 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 scar therapy to offer comfort and support to patients dealing with physical and emotional effects of surgery, injury, or illness. Your skills can help ease discomfort, improve mobility, and boost confidence — all in a safe, caring space.

What you’ll be doing:

Providing gentle, therapeutic treatment to hospice patients
Supporting physical and emotional wellbeing through your specialist skills
Creating moments of calm and connection in someone’s day
Working alongside a compassionate, friendly team

What are we looking for?

You’ll need to be qualified in scar therapy, have at least a year's experience, and be comfortable working sensitively with people receiving palliative care. We’ll provide all the support you need — you bring your expertise and kindness.

What’s in it for you?

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