Together We Volunteer
Volunteers make Isabel Hospice such a special place and we simply couldn’t do it without them!
If you're passionate about giving back, we have a role for you! Whatever your skills or interests, we’re confident we can find a rewarding volunteer opportunity that suits you. Join our inclusive and supportive environment, and make a difference in your community. Every contribution counts, and together, we can achieve great things.
Opportunities
Our volunteer opportunities are varied and very flexible and include; helping in one of our shops, welcoming patients and their families as a receptionist at our Inpatient unit (IPU), fundraising and events support, becoming a Compassionate Neighbour, gardening, eBay listing, van driving and stock sorting.
Even giving 2 hours on an ad-hoc basis, or a morning or afternoon of your time each week would benefit us immensely.
Roles are available Monday to Sunday, including evening shifts, across multiple sites in eastern Hertfordshire. People of all abilities and from all walks of life are welcome, and no previous experience is necessary as training is provided.
Why not join our team and make a difference to your local community?
One-Off Events
Can’t Commit to a Regular Volunteering Slot? Become an Events Volunteer!
If a regular volunteering schedule doesn’t suit you, why not join our Events Volunteer database?
We’re always looking for enthusiastic helpers to support our fundraising events. Take a look below to see our upcoming opportunities — we’d love to have you on board!
Live at The Grove - Face Painters
Volunteers face painters required on Saturday 19th July from 1pm-5pm for
Live at The Grove
The Grove Pub, Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City.
Find out more and sign up to our one-off events
Volunteer Information Sessions
Want to know more about volunteering with Isabel? Come to one of our Information Sessions!
Discover how you can make a difference with Isabel Hospice by attending one of our volunteer information drop-in sessions. It's a great opportunity to learn about the various services we offer, meet our dedicated teams, and explore the many volunteering roles available. We’ll also help match your skills and experience to the opportunities that suit you best!
We’d love to see you there and answer any questions you may have about joining our volunteer community.
Information Session Dates
Come and meet the Volunteer team to find out more about our opportunities.
Donation Centre & eBay roles
Dates:
Tuesday 1st July
Tuesday 2nd September
Tuesday 4th November
Tuesday 6th January
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Head Office, 99 Bridge Road East, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1GD
Reasons to Volunteer
Volunteering offers numerous benefits beyond being highly rewarding. It provides opportunities to learn new skills, apply existing ones, gain valuable work experience, and connect with new people. Volunteering also supports wellbeing, as it has been shown to increase dopamine levels, creating a sense of purpose and fulfilment, and enhancing self-esteem.
Rewarding
Make the most of your spare time by doing something meaningful and rewarding.
Meet new people
Volunteering offers the chance to meet new people and build lasting friendships.
Work experience
You can gain valuable experience to enhance your CV.
Confidence
It can help build confidence and ease your transition back into the workforce.
Stay active
As well as helping you get active, volunteering can improve your mental health and wellbeing.
New skills
Learn new skills and share yours with others.
Corporate Volunteering
Corporate volunteering allows companies to support and contribute to their communities, creating a lasting, positive impact.
If your organisation is interested in volunteering at Isabel, click the button below to find out more and to contact us.
FAQs
Welcome to our FAQ section. Here, you'll find answers to common questions.
If you have any further questions, please reach out to our Volunteer Team at
There are many reasons why people choose to join our volunteer team. Some come to make new friends, while others are eager to gain valuable skills and experience. Many are passionate about supporting their local communities, and some have a personal connection to Isabel Hospice and are driven to give back. Whatever your reason, we would love to welcome you to our team. Your contribution will make a meaningful difference, and we can’t wait to hear from you.
Any amount of time you can give is valuable. Some volunteer roles have set schedules, while others offer more flexibility, so there's a role to fit your availability, whatever your circumstances.
No, each role has its own time commitment. Whether you can volunteer regularly or need something that fits around your schedule, you can still make a meaningful difference for patients and their families.
You can start volunteering with us in our non-clinical areas from age 16, and in clinical areas from 18.
There is no upper age limit to volunteering.
Yes, students aged 16 or over are welcome to volunteer in some of our retail shops as part of their Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award. It's a great opportunity to gain experience while supporting a worthwhile cause!
Regrettably, we are no longer able to provide work experience opportunities. However, we warmly welcome volunteers aged 16 and over in non-clinical roles, and 18 and over in all areas, provided they can commit to a longer-term arrangement.
Yes, you can apply for a volunteer role online or contact us on the email above to discuss any of our roles.
Some roles require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, but this will be clearly communicated during the application process and outlined in the role profile.
We only ask for references for patient-facing volunteers.
It can take a few weeks for your application to go through the recruitment process. This is because certain roles require references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Once all necessary steps have been completed, the manager of the relevant department will be in touch with you.