Complementary Therapy Volunteers

What You'll Do: 
  • Working one-to-one with patients, their families and carers, to address their symptoms and issues
  • Maintaining clinical notes
  • Liaising with CT and members of other teams in the Hospice to provide a holistic model of care
    Skills and qualities required:
  • Full qualification from a BAAB accredited course
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work with a diverse population of people
  • Good reflective practice
  • An interest in palliative care
  • Membership of a professional body and insurance
  • Desirable:   

    Experience of working with patients with terminal illness.

    Training offered:

    Induction to CT team, various CPD training opportunities

Why You'll Love It: 

St Joseph’s Hospice has one of the most diverse and innovative complementary therapy teams in the country and is leading the way in models of palliative and end of life care.

As a recently qualified practitioner or someone with some years of experience, this opportunity will allow you to gain experience of working with people with complex medical and social needs as part of an enthusiastic, creative and innovative hospice team.

As a volunteer therapist you will gain precious experience in a very supportive and integrated therapeutic environment. You will be working with a multitude of professionals treating patients and carers in palliative and end-of-life care, providing care and well-being for those who are really in need.

After 3 hours volunteering you can claim a meal from our restaurant.

We can also pay travel expenses for Zones 1-6.

What You'll Learn: 
  • Gain experience of working with people with complex needs.
  • Provide care and well-being for those most in need.

 

What We're Looking For: 

We are seeking volunteers who are skilled, enthusiastic complementary therapies practitioners to join the hospice team. We currently require acupuncturists, massage therapists.

Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Health
Hackney
0 Weeks Minimum
3 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Inclusive
Teamwork
Skills you should possess: 
Healthcare
Novice
Languages you should know: 
English
Native or bilingual
Relevant interests: 
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Requirements: 
Over 18 years old

Similar Opportunities

 
Sustainability Research Volunteer
People & Planet Student Services LTD
Min. 2 Weeks Minimum weeks
Sustainability Research Volunteer
Volunteering
Volunteer
Education, Politics

People & Planet is looking for volunteers to assist with compiling its 2026/27 People & Planet University League; the only higher education ranking that classifies based on ethics and climate justice criteria.

 
WaterAid Campaigner
WaterAid
Min. 26 Weeks Minimum weeks
WaterAid Campaigner
Volunteering
Volunteer
Politics, Poverty

We’re launching the WaterAid Campaigner Programme, to equip and empower campaigners to use your voices to help transform the world through water. We’re now recruiting our first cohort of volunteer campaigners.

 
Volunteer Reception Support
St Joseph's Hospice
Min. 0 Weeks Minimum weeks
Volunteer Reception Support
Volunteering
Other
Disability, Health, Older People

Mainly support the reception team with establishing a friendly helpful & effective welcome to patients/visitors to St Joseph’s Hospice (STJH), whilst also providing a general guiding and way finding service. Role also includes with general admin task

Related Articles

City St George's Volunteering
Barriers to Volunteering
This article looks at the barriers to volunteering explored in the annual Volunteering Panel Event.
City St George's Volunteering
Volunteering Welcome Guide
City St George's Volunteering has created a Welcome Guide using student feedback to support new and continuing volunteers this year.
City St George's Volunteering
Guest Blog by Carmen
Volunteering gave me real legal experience, purpose, and the chance to truly support a family in crisis - find out more about Carmen's...