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We help people in north east Essex face incurable illness and bereavement, supporting them, their families, friends and carers.

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A third of our funding comes from the NHS, the remaining two thirds is raised from the generosity and support of people like you.

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Why you should volunteer at St Helena

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If you’re struggling to gain the right skills and experience to help you get a job – or even your dream role – volunteering with St Helena could be the perfect solution. 


Do Good, Feel Good as a St Helena Volunteer and make a change for yourself and the community! Volunteering for St Helena doesn’t just benefit the community; it also benefits you. By putting yourself out there and volunteering, you can learn new skills, meet more people, and support your local hospice.

It’s an opportunity to build valuable, real-life skills that will boost your CV, all within a supportive and nurturing environment.  

“Volunteering at the hospice shop is not only a great opportunity to improve my social skills, but it also helps me towards achieving my career in the future. St Helena makes volunteering easily accessible and lots of support has been given to me to encourage me.” 

- St Helena retail volunteer

Volunteering is also a great way to learn more about the people in your community and broaden your perspective by speaking with people from all walks of life. 

“By volunteering at St Helena, I get the chance to meet new people I wouldn’t have met otherwise, and the chance to talk to those in the community who come in.” 

- Georgia, St Helena retail volunteer

By volunteering with us, you’re not just gaining experience. You’re making a real difference to those in the community who need our services. Volunteers play a vital role in ensuring St Helena Hospice can continue to help local people face incurable illness and bereavement, allowing us to see more people in need. Knowing that what you’re doing is having a positive impact is good for the soul and makes the work worth it.

A young retail volunteer

“I can see that what I do directly helps the patient and that gives me a good feeling. That good feeling motivates me to come back and keep helping.”  

- Malcolm, St Helena maintenance volunteer

St Helena offers a variety of volunteer roles. There's a volunteering opportunity to suit everybody.

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