Volunteering

What is a Volunteer?

A special person who lends a helping hand, a listening ear, offers care and support to those in need.  They dedicate their time, energy, skills and knowledge to make a difference.  Someone who is caring, generous, thoughtful and selfless.

About our volunteers

Volunteer Support Network

Specially recruited, trained and supervised volunteers support all components of the hospice programme. Some volunteers help support patients and their families while others help with reception, administration, computers, drivers, fundraising, Day Programme hosts, flower arranging, baking & preserving, knitting, biographers, gardeners, housekeeping or car cleaners.

Why Volunteer?

You will feel a sense of purpose, meet new friends, and learn new skills.

Volunteering is a great way to strengthen your ties to the community and broaden your network

Together, as a team, we will work hard and get the job done to ensure hospice palliative care continues to be freely available in our community.  

Our HospiceShop Retail Volunteers and HospiceShop Warehouse Volunteers

Te Kahu Pairuri Hospice Taranaki's five retail HospiceShops are staffed with the support of a huge team of skilled and dedicated volunteers. The contribution of volunteers enables Hospice Taranaki to raise vital funds so care is available for patients and whānau within the Taranaki Region.

Hospice Warehouse on Borrell Ave, New Plymouth has a large team of skilled and dedicated volunteers, using their various backgrounds to assist Hospice make the most of each and every item donated.

Learn more about volunteering in our HospiceShops