Volunteer opportunities
Our volunteers work across all of our services, both in the Hospice and in the community. We have roles to suit everyone whatever your skills or interests and how ever many hours you have to spare. Why not take a look at our current volunteer opportunities and join our fantastic team.
Volunteer roles
There are many different roles to choose from. If you are interested in catering then our Five Sisters Cafe could be for you. Or how about front of house greeting people when they come to visit. If your passion is retail then why not grab a few shifts in our shop or shake a bucket if that’s your thing. We also do lots of work in the community with our Compassionate Neighbours programme or you could train to be a bereavement counsellor. All of our specialist roles come with full training and support.
Retail volunteer
Volunteering in one of our Five Sisters shops is a great way to become more involved in your local community, meet new people, and learn new skills.
Art Lead volunteer
Are you passionate about art? We are looking for a creative individual to work with the patients and carers at the Neurological Support Group (NSG) to introduce them to drawing, painting and other crafts.
Carers Service
We are not currently recruiting for Carers Service volunteers. We are likely to recruit again in the coming months. Please check back.
Dementia Wellbeing East London volunteer
Why not become a Dementia Wellbeing East London volunteer. You could make a real difference to people living with dementia in your community.
Volunteer Complementary Therapists
We are recruiting skilled, dedicated and enthusiastic complementary therapy practitioners to join our team at the Hospice. We are currently looking for acupuncturists, massage therapists and reflexologists.
Compassionate Neighbours
Join our award winning Compassionate Neighbours social movement and make a difference to the life of someone in your local community.
Islington Bereavement Service
Walking alongside people in their grief.
Trained volunteers offer emotional support and compassionate listening to bereaved adults in Islington in one-to-one and group settings.
St Joseph's Hospice Bereavement Service, Hackney
We are not currently recruiting for voluntary counselling placements. We are not likely to recruit again until next year. Please check back.
Patient and Family Counselling
We are not currently recruiting for Patient and Family Counselling volunteers. We are likely to recruit again in the coming months. Please check back.
Empowered Living Team
We need volunteers to join the Empowered Living Team. If you think you’ve got what it takes for this very rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you.
Fundraising volunteer
From cheering at events to sending out mailings to contacting local clubs and groups to data entry, whatever your availability we have a role for you!
Pets as Therapy volunteer
We are looking for compassionate individuals to provide comfort, companionship, and emotional support to our patients, families, and staff by visiting the hospice with your trained and registered Pets as Therapy (PAT) dog.
Virtual Reality Assistant
This role involves helping patients explore immersive virtual reality experiences that can enhance their well-being, provide comfort, and offer moments of enjoyment.