Dorothy House Hospice Care is here for anyone facing a life-limiting illness, as well as the people close to them. Every day, across Wiltshire and beyond, we provide compassionate care that focuses on ...
Community Information Representative Volunteer
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Workforce Team
Provided
#123538
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We’re looking for friendly, community minded volunteers to help make sure people across our area can easily find information about Dorothy House.
By placing leaflets, posters and resources in the right places, you’ll help more people learn about the care and support we offer. You can also help by attending events such as such as local fairs, markets, small gatherings and networking meetings. You’ll be part of the team that brings our message directly to the public.
This role is incredibly valuable — every leaflet placed in the right spot helps someone feel more informed, supported, or connected.
Your friendly presence helps people learn about our work, ask questions, and feel connected to the care we provide. It’s a simple but powerful way to support fundraising and raise awareness across our community.
What you will be doing
- Distributing Dorothy House leaflets and posters in local shops, cafés, community venues and NHS settings
- Keeping an eye out for new places where information could be displayed and letting us know where Dorothy House is underrepresented so we can improve our reach
- Building light, friendly relationships with staff and community contacts
- Feeding back anything useful you notice while out and about
- Attending community events, fairs, markets, and local gatherings
- Supporting Dorothy House information stalls
- Chatting to members of the public, answering simple questions, sharing how they can support our work and passing on anything requiring further follow up
- Working alongside staff and other volunteers to make events run smoothly
The skills you need
- Is friendly, approachable and enjoys chatting with people
- Reliable and happy to operate independently as well as part of a team
- Likes being out in the community
- Wants to help Dorothy House be visible and accessible to everyone
- Is reliable and comfortable in busy or varied event settings
What's in it for you
- A simple, flexible way to make a real difference locally
- Full guidance and support from the Dorothy House team
- The chance to meet new people and build confidence
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About Dorothy House Hospice Care
Dorothy House Hospice Care is here for anyone facing a life-limiting illness, as well as the people close to them. Every day, across Wiltshire and beyond, we provide compassionate care that focuses on what matters most to each person - helping them live well, right to the very end of life. Our support reaches beyond our hospice walls, with care delivered in people’s homes, hospitals and in the community.
Behind this care is a remarkable community of volunteers. Their time, skills and kindness make an incredible impact - from offering a warm welcome in our shops, to supporting patients and families, helping at events, driving, gardening, or providing vital behind-the-scenes support.
Whether you have a few hours to give, want to develop new skills, make new friends, or support your community, there’s a role to suit you. Volunteering with Dorothy House is a chance to be part of something meaningful, meet new people, and directly support care that touches thousands of lives each year.