Housekeeping Volunteer

Over 18s Only

Time commitment can vary based on what you are able to do, but ideally, we would be looking for you to support for at least one half day per week.

Activities you would be involved in (depending on preference/experience/skill)  

• Using the hospice washing and drying machines to ensure we have a fresh supply of bedding and blankets for our children and families
• Assisting with changing of bed linen.
• Linen inventory check.
• Iron bedding on our roller machine 
• Maintenace of the laundry machines such as removing lint from the dryer
• Assiting with placing fresh laundry in linen cupboards and keeping the spaces tidy

What skills will you need?  

• Be enthusiastic and energetic
• Be able to communicate effectively
• Be able to work well as a team and enjoy working with

Information on training provided:  

You will be fully briefed by the Tŷ Hafan team and a full induction will be provided to include:

• Manual handling
• Safeguarding
• Role specific training

· Benefits of Volunteering   

• Become part of the Ty Hafan team and family
• Meet new people and make new friends
• Personal satisfaction of giving back to the community
• Gain new skills, knowledge and experience
• Sharing your skills, knowledge and experience to benefit Ty Hafan’s goal
• Gain experience for your CV
• Most importantly – have fun!  

How to apply:

The first step is to fill in an application form. You can do so by clicking the “Fill in an application” button on the top of this page.

Please note we will require details of two referees (1 personal and 1 professional) and this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Following your application, you’ll be invited to an informal meeting with your Volunteer Manager.

This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not meant to be a legally binding one or an employment contract.

We are looking for enthusiastic and green fingered volunteers to help us maintain our beautiful gardens surrounding our hospice and head office buildings. 

The gardens are a special place for the children and families to spend time when staying at the hospice. They are a place where memories are not only made, but reflected upon. Our current team of fantastic, friendly Volunteer Gardeners have taken the gardens from rags to riches, and now we need your help to maintain them!

Minimum age requirement: 18

About the role

This role will be based at Tŷ Hafan’s Hospice in Sully, Penarth, working alongside our current team of gardeners and assisting our facilities team with seasonal gardening tasks throughout the year. Some tasks are physically demanding and require a level of manual dexterity.

Due to the nature of the activities, we are looking for volunteers with experience in gardening, or hold gardening as a hobby.

What activities would you be involved in?

• Pruning
• Weeding
• Planting
• General garden maintenance
• Keeping grounds clean, tidy and presentable
• Project work
• Using small gardening tools or larger equipment such as a leaf blower
• Other ad-hoc tasks as and when required seasonally

What skills will I need?

• Experience in gardening or gardening hobby
• A warm and friendly disposition
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Ability to work safely and to not endanger yourself or others and maintain a safe working environment

Information on training provided

• Full induction
• Health and safety training
• Support and guidance from the facilities team

Benefit of volunteering

• Become part of the amazing Tŷ Hafan team and family
• Meet new people and make new friend
• Personal satisfaction of giving back to the community
• Gaining new skills, knowledge and experience or share yours to benefit Tŷ Hafan’s goal
• Have fun!

How to apply

You will be asked to complete an application form upon joining and provide details of two referees (1 professional & 1 character) and an Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. DBS checks are provided by Tŷ Hafan and we also cover the cost of the DBS.

This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not meant to be a legally binding one or an employment contract.

Good food is central to the care we provide, from catering for specialist dietary needs in the everyday, to special occasions such as our annual memorial event.

About the role:

This role will be based at the Ty Hafan Hospice in Sully, assisting our friendly team of kitchen staff.

The kitchen is situated immediately off the main lounge, the central hub of the Hospice, where families come together to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared by our talented head chef and his team.

For our children and their families, mealtimes provide comfort, a sense of normality and a chance to socialise. Without the stress of shopping, planning and clearing up - we take the pressure off.

Please click here to download a full role description: Volunteer Kitchen Assistant

Age requirement: 18+

Time commitment: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday or Sunday lunchtime.

Application information:

This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not meant to be a legally binding one or an employment contract.

Good food is central to the care we provide, from catering for specialist dietary needs in the everyday, to special occasions such as our annual memorial event.

About the role:

This role will be based at the Ty Hafan Hospice in Sully, assisting our friendly team of kitchen staff.

The kitchen is situated immediately off the main lounge, the central hub of the Hospice, where families come together to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared by our talented head chef Jayne, and the rest of the team, Dave and Julia.

For our children and their families, mealtimes provide comfort, a sense of normality and a chance to socialise. Without the stress of shopping, planning and clearing up - we take the pressure off.

Please click here to download a full role description: Volunteer Kitchen Support RD

Age requirement: 18+
Time commitment: Flexible Monday-Sunday, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner time.

Application information:

This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not meant to be a legally binding one or an employment contract.