Become A Volunteer
Community Volunteer
For those looking to help Macmillan Caring Locally with events, challenges and more.
Becoming a community volunteer is a wonderful way to make a positive impact and help those in need.
If you would like further information about joining our fundraising family, please contact fundraising@macmillanlocal.org.
Please note: these roles are not patient facing. For more on becoming a volunteer at The Macmillan Unit, see ‘Ward Volunteers’
Roles Available:
- Events/Stalls Representative
- Collection Box Serving
- Cheque Presentation Representative
- Bucket Collections
- Talk Presentations
- Cakes or Crafts
- Counting
- Logistics
- Online Selling
Ward Volunteer
For those wanting to volunteer on the ward and where possible have direct interaction with patients and staff.
Volunteers play a vital role at the Macmillan Unit and in the community, supporting our team to provide the best possible care for our patients and their families. We have numerous volunteer roles which include ‘patient contact’ and ‘no patient contact’.
We have 160 volunteers in a variety of different roles, both on and off the hospice site and whilst our existing vacancies are limited we pride ourselves in matching each volunteer to the right role for them and us, whilst meeting the needs of our patients.
We are an extremely happy team and enjoy working and socialising together. “What are we looking for when we receive an application?” A volunteer who is kind, flexible, compassionate and committed. Our staff rely on the support from their volunteer colleagues and therefore reliability is of paramount importance. The individual skills and interests each volunteer brings to the unit is valued and often fully utilised.
If you would like more information about volunteering at the Macmillan Unit please contact us to arrange an informal chat and a tour of our facilities. Volunteer Coordinator tel: 0300 019 5353 email: Lucy.Short@uhd.nhs.uk
“I wanted to give something back after the incredible care they gave my dad and mother-in-law. Volunteering with Macmillan Caring Locally has been my way of helping — and I genuinely enjoy it. The staff here feel like an extended family.”
John | Head Gardener
“I just want to give back, I could say my wife wants me to get out of the house, but it’s because of the incredible things the staff do here that I want to help and see the amazing staff in action”.
Frank | Ward Volunteer
Macmillan Unit Ward at Christchurch Hospital
Patient Enquiries: 0300 019 5470
Charity Office: 01202 477 628
Fundraising Enquiries: lin@macmillanlocal.org
For further information about “Macmillan Caring Locally” please write to: Neal Williams, Trust Secretary, Macmillan Caring Locally, The Macmillan Unit, Christchurch Hospital, Fairmile Road, Christchurch, Dorset. BH23 2JX
Email: neal@macmillanlocal.org
Support the Future of Compassionate Care
Patient referrals to our service have increased significantly in the last ten years.The existing Macmillan Unit was built in 1974 and is now far too small for the number of people under our care. We have been setting aside funds to build a new Unit for many years.
Our patients receive the best possible care from our dedicated team of professionals and volunteers. Help us to provide them with the best possible facilities too.
Please help us in any way you can to reach this goal, so that we can start the build.
