Volunteering Opportunity: Macmillan HOPE (Helping Overcoming Problems Effectively) course volunteer with Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care

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

Would you like to support people living with cancer? We will be running HOPE courses in Watford and St Albans twice a year for 6 weeks at a time.

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: St Albans, Watford

Start Date: 05/12/2025
End Date: 31/03/2026

Location: From your office

Time of day: Weekday Mornings

Practical Considerations: Both the Peace Hospice in Watford and Grove House in St Albans are accessible for wheelchair users. We are very happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you with your volunteering.

Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)

Requirements (additional): We will be running 6-week courses on Monday mornings, a couple of times a year

Suitable for: 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, University students, Older People, People with a visual impairment, People with restricted mobility

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

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: Yes

Full Description:
Summary

We are looking for an empathetic volunteer to support our Senior Occupational Therapist to deliver the Macmillan HOPE or "Take control" course. The course is for people who have had cancer or who are currently relatively stable with their illness. It provides education, support and self-management strategies for people to manage their condition more independently.

You may have personal experience of living with cancer, or just want to support others.

Detailed description

We're looking for a kind, compassionate person to volunteer their time and talents at our hospice. If you have your own personal experience of cancer, or just want to help, we'd love to talk to you.

✨ What you’ll be doing:

Working with the Senior Occupational Therapist to introduce activities and encourage everyone to get involved
Listen openly and carefully to everyone, and share your own experience if relevant
Help to set up, prepare refreshments and tidy up afterwards

💚 What we’re hoping for:

Someone empathetic and non-judgmental
Experience or interest in working with people living with cancer
A willingness to work with people facing serious illness, with sensitivity and care

💚 What’s in it for you:

The chance to make a real difference in people’s lives during a deeply meaningful time
A warm, supportive environment where your presence truly matters
Experience working in a unique and emotionally rich setting