Volunteer news

It’s been awesome to see all the positive comments and public engagement with Stomp Round Leicester. If you haven’t had a chance to get out and follow the trail- it’s definitely a must! We have a team of volunteers helping with the trail, having a chat with passers by and helping us sell merchandise too!  

There’s still time to get involved by volunteering some time over the summer, you can register directly below.

Download the app

You can follow the trail by downloading our app to follow the trail, unlock interactive features, discover all of the Elephants and collect rewards along the way! It’s your ultimate guide to a trunk-load of fun around Leicester this summer! Even better, every download helps to support LOROS Hospice. Find out more about how you can download the app below.

Trail hub shop

Have you visited yet?

There’s a whole range of mammoth merchandise you can purchase as a trail memento, from tea towels to cuddly toys and so much more. It's definitely worth a visit!  

You can also grab one of our trail maps for a suggested £2 donation to LOROS before you Stomp Round Leicester or come and check out the iconic range Mini Elephants designed by a host of celebrities and artists before you set off.  

Visit the hub shop in This + That by LOROS, 46 High Street, Leicester LE1 5YN.   

Thanks to a kind donor who has come forward, we are managing to retain our Volunteer Home-Visiting service for a few precious days a week.

It will be scaled back significantly and rely on just one post, but nevertheless we are delighted that it has been possible to keep such a valued and well-loved asset, no matter how limited. Our Volunteer Home Visiting is a lifeline for carers, giving them a few precious hours of respite a week, and peace of mind that the patient is safe and being well cared for. It is a huge relief to all of us, and a very welcome ray of positivity amid the gloom.

It's also a concrete reminder that funding can change everything.

Thank you to everyone for the support to both staff and volunteers affected by this reduction in service. 

A few weeks ago, we attended Demontfort University’s Summer Garden Party, hosted by DMU Engagement teams to bring voluntary sector organisations together to celebrate the success of students engaged in volunteering across Leicestershire. LOROS was highlighted as DMU’s official Volunteering Partner. DMU had a high volume of nominations for Volunteer of the Year and after much shortlisting, we were proud to be there to see Nnana Uchendu, LOROS Ward Companion receive a very deserving winning applause! 

On receiving the award, Nnana Uchendu, Ward Companion said, 

“Volunteering at LOROS has been a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a supportive and caring environment. Being a ward companion has allowed me to engage meaningfully with patients and staff, while developing key skills in communication, empathy, and teamwork. The experience has complimented my studies in Mental Health and Wellbeing and has been both professionally and personally enriching. For any student considering volunteering, I’d highly recommend it. The LOROS team is incredibly supportive and flexible, making it easy to give your time in a way that’s manageable and impactful.” 

Are shell suits and legwarmers making a comeback?! Well done to everyone that took part in this years back to the 80’s Twilight Event! Here are some pictures from the day if you missed it! 

Could you be our star raffle seller?

As the streets of Leicester come alive with Stomp Round Leicester, our vibrant art trail celebrating 40 years of care, we are encouraging our supporters to join the fun and take a giant step towards winning BIG! 

This year, as part of our anniversary celebrations, LOROS is thrilled to run our BIG Birthday Raffle – your chance to win one of three incredible cash prizes, including our grand prize of £10,000! 

By merging our usual spring and autumn raffles – we have been able to offer a JUMBO prize, to celebrate 40 years of LOROS and also in line with our summer fundraising campaign of Stomp Round Leicester  – aiming to raise a MAMMOTH amount! 

How can you help? 

Don’t forget to buy your own tickets from the social area café, the shop in reception or any LOROS shop. 

Can you encourage your friends, family and networks to take part and buy tickets? Do you know of a location or event that we can go to sell tickets? Is there somewhere you could stick up a flyer or leave some in your local café, pub, community centre etc? Are you part of a group or club where you could sell some tickets?  

We are happy to allocate you a few paper tickets to sell yourself – just contact lottery@loros.co.uk and we can get this sorted for you. Another really easy way to support our BIG Birthday Raffle is by promoting it on social media! You can do this by sharing our LOROS page posts. 

A BIG thank you for your support!

We’re excited to share that LOROS is the official charity partner for this year’s Yiannimize Live Car Show 2025 – and we’d love YOU to be part of it!

Event Details:

Dates: Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th August 2025
Location: Market Harborough Showground
Public Opening Times: 10am–5pm

A FREE family-friendly event, the show includes:

• 100+ exhibitor stands

• 500+ incredible display cars

• A VIP Paddock with supercars from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin & more

• Live music, stage interviews, funfair, food vendors & more

• Find out more here!

We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to kindly support LOROS across the weekend.

Volunteer Shifts (we would like at least 6 volunteers per shift – so you can be in pairs):

• Morning: 9:45am – 1:30pm (briefing at 9:45am)

• Afternoon: 1:15pm – 5:00pm (briefing at 1:15pm)

We’d love you to do either shift—or both if you're available please!

Roles will include:

• Bucket collecting

• Promoting the work LOROS does in the community

• Helping the Regular Giving team sell scratch cards and raffle tickets

• Chaperoning our mascot Lionel (if needed)

• Assisting with set up and pack down if required

Useful info:

• The venue is large, so comfy shoes are recommended

• Water and snacks will be provided

• Food and drink vendors are available to purchase from on-site

• Free parking for all volunteers

• You’re welcome to bring friends and family along—entry is free! Please sign up for free tickets here

Wishing Gemma Jeffs a lovely but probably sleepless break while she welcomes a new addition to the family. We look forward to seeing her and baby soon! In the meantime, please remember to send any queries to our volunteer inbox and we will try to get back to you as soon as we can! 

volunteers@loros.co.uk 

Rayhana Brydson – Volunteering Manager ext 8457 

Following recent increases in measles cases around the country and published guidance from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) regarding a recent measles outbreak, LOROS would like to encourage all staff and volunteers to ensure that they are up to date with all their vaccinations, where clinically indicated it is appropriate for them. This is both to protect yourselves but also to protect our vulnerable patient group. 

For further information regarding measles please go to https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/ or please feel free to talk to Michelle Clark (Matron ext 6083). 

We are looking for additional volunteers in the following areas, you may be doing a lot already! But please share with family and friends who may be interested in joining our volunteer team! 

Join our Stomp Round Leicster Tusk Force  

There are many different volunteer roles that we are desperate to fill for this event to be a success, from being a part of the trail, guiding and speaking to the public, helping us to maintain the elephants, helping in our This +That store with the STOMP merchandise and much more! 

Event Volunteers  

In addition to Stomp Round Leicester events we have many events to get involved in including the Twilight Walk and Run Leicester Festival. Check out our event volunteering pagel

Bag packers and charity tin collectors 

We are looking for volunteers from all over the county to help collect tins from businesses and shops and replace with empty tins. 

Bereavement support volunteers needed in Market Harborough 

Making a huge difference to those who are grieving for a loved one by listening and empathising with their loss. It enables LOROS to have a wider reach in the community and to demonstrate its values around care and compassion. 

Event scratch card and raffle ticket seller 18+ 

We have many fundraising events planned for the year and LOROS Lotteries provide a regular and stable source of income for the Hospice. The weekly LOROS Lottery, ‘Support and Win’ scratch cards, and seasonal Raffles, all support Hospice care. 

Café volunteers 

We are still looking for volunteers to help to keep the café open over the weekend, having a warm drink and refreshments is essential to visitors visiting loved ones on our ward. 

Mascot performer 

Fancy getting into costume and being Lionel, our mascot? We have many fun events in the community and schools and need volunteers to fill the costume! 

School assembly speakers 

Are you an enthusiastic speaker that can engage with young people? We need volunteers to help us get out into the community talking to the next generation about hospice care and how to support us.  

Retail volunteers needed  

Please check the retail updates section above for specific shops that are looking to expand their volunteer team. 

Our volunteers are essential to the running of our shops, it’s fun and an opportunity to meet people- no day is the same! 

Polytunnel volunteers 

With spring and summer in full swing, we have opportunities for people to join us in the Polytunnel- growing vegetables that are used in our kitchens to prepare delicious meals that make their way onto the patient wards!  

And we also need volunteers to join our gardeners helping to maintain the beautiful grounds around the hospice! 

Community event volunteering opportunities

Badgerbrook Primary School LE8 6ZW

Saturday 6th September 2025 – 2 volunteers needed

10am – 3pm

Community Fun Day

We are looking for one or two enthusiastic volunteers to hold a stall which will offer the public to take part in fun table top games. Volunteers will need to be confident in talking to children of all ages and to encourage them to take part in games. Arrival time to set up is 9am and all equipment will need to be collected from the Hospice either the Thursday or Friday before the event. A float will be available for the day. Once the event is finished all money and equipment must be returned to the Hospice

Captains Close Primary School – LE14 3TU

Saturday 20th September 2025 – 2 volunteers needed

10am – 3pm

Community Fun Day

We are looking for one or two enthusiastic volunteers to hold a stall which will offer the public to take part in fun table top games. Volunteers will need to be confident in talking to children of all ages and to encourage them to take part in games. Arrival time to set up is 9am and all equipment will need to be collected from the Hospice either the Thursday or Friday before the event. A float will be available for the day. Once the event is finished all money and equipment must be returned to the Hospice

Greystoke Primary School LE19 2GX

Saturday 4th October 2025 – 2 volunteers needed

10am – 3pm

Community Fun Day

We are looking for one or two enthusiastic volunteers to hold a stall which will offer the public to take part in fun table top games. Volunteers will need to be confident in talking to children of all ages and to encourage them to take part in games. Arrival time to set up is 9am and all equipment will need to be collected from the Hospice either the Thursday or Friday before the event. A float will be available for the day. Once the event is finished all money and equipment must be returned to the Hospice