Therapies Arts and Crafts Volunteer

We’re looking for creative, artistic volunteers who would love to help our patients make special memories to pass onto their loved ones. This could include creating memory boxes, making keepsakes with handprints or taking part in other craft activities that patients enjoy.

Please note: a standard DBS check is required for this role.

When am I needed?

Therapies Arts and Crafts Volunteers do a weekly or fortnightly afternoon shift on a weekday that works best for them.

What will I be doing?

As a valued member of the Therapies Team, you will:

• Support patients as they enjoy a range of arts and crafts activities
• Help families create special memory‑making pieces together
• Spend time in our family room, garden room, or occasionally in patient bedrooms, depending on where you’re needed
• Keep an eye on our art supplies, helping to audit what we have and letting staff know when items need topping up

What skills and qualities will I need?

We welcome volunteers who are:

• Friendly, approachable, and respectful
• Creative and enjoy working with others
• Able to recognise someone’s abilities and know when an activity needs to pause
• Comfortable following our infection-prevention and hygiene guidelines
• Reliable and confident working independently
• Good communicators who are happy to ask for help when they need it
• Motivated to support patients, visitors, and ward staff

• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality in a healthcare setting

How will I benefit from being a Ward Helper Volunteer?

Volunteering as a Therapies Arts and Crafts Volunteer is a rewarding way to:

• Support patient experience and wellbeing
• Build confidence in a clinical environment
• Develop teamwork and communication skills
• Connect with our volunteer community and access training opportunities
• Make a meaningful difference within our Hospice

Support and Supervision

The Therapies team will provide you with full training and liaise closely with you over all aspects of your role. 

The Volunteer Services Team will help guide you through the application and induction process and be your point of contact for general enquiries about volunteering.

Training

Volunteers are required to complete mandatory training modules which are usually delivered via our online platform. Additional, booster and refresher training may be delivered as needed via e-learning, video links or face to face. You may also be invited to attend role specific in person meetings where appropriate.

For all volunteering enquiries please contact the Volunteer Services Team on 01904 777765 or email volunteers@stleonardshospice.org.uk

About the Hospice

St Leonard’s Hospice provides care and support to those living with life-limiting illnesses and to the people they care about. We couldn’t carry out the important work we do without a committed and talented team of Volunteers and Supporters – people of all ages, and from all walks of life who help us provide care, assistance, and support throughout the organisation, as well as promoting the work of the hospice in local communities and raising crucial funds.