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Volunteer for us

Our volunteers are known as the Golden Heartbeats . They are so special and do amazing things to support the work of our hospice.  Volunteers come from all walks of life, from every background and are every age

Our volunteers are known as the Golden Heartbeats. They are so special and do amazing things to support the work of our hospice.  Volunteers come from all walks of life, from every background and are every age.


We currently have over 650 volunteers, ranging in age from 18 to 87, who use their skills and time to support the hospice.


We are always looking for more volunteers to help and there are so many ways you can do that.

So can you bring what makes you special to our Golden Heartbeats team?


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Featured Roles

Wanstead shop Manager Layla Azad and Assistant Manager George Stokes outside the shop

Barking Retail Volunteer

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Loughton Retail Volunteer

Where would you like to volunteer?

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In our Hospice

Volunteers run our reception desk, make sure our gardens look beautiful, support clinical staff on the ward and in our therapy department and help behind the scenes with admin support.  

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In our retail department

Our shops raise over £1 million annually for people in our care. Become a shop volunteer and help us make a real difference. Gain skills and make friends when you volunteer in our shops.

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At our events

Be a part of the buzz and volunteer with our fundraising team. From helping at our exciting events, to counting the cash at the end of the day, there are so many ways to get involved. 

Volunteer your skills

If you have skills and experience that you think we could benefit from, and would like to volunteer, then we would love to hear from you!

James Cook

Volunteer with your organisation


Your company can help make a difference in all kinds of ways. Volunteering company time and skills is a great way to make a real difference in your local community. 


Find out more about corporate volunteering

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Work for us

For paid opportunities, visit our jobs page to see our current vacancies.