Volunteer news

We’re thrilled to share some wonderful news! Dedicated LOROS volunteer, Cindy Smith, won the top weekly LOROS Lottery prize and we couldn't be happier for her!

After hearing the exciting news, Cindy said:

"I was really excited to hear that I'd won the top weekly Lottery prize! I've been playing the LOROS Lottery for over 8 years after both my Mum and Dad were cared for at LOROS. I volunteer regularly and play the Lottery to give back after the amazing care that they received. It's my 60th birthday in March so this is a really lovely treat to win!"

Volunteering Manager, Ray, added: "It was such a pleasure to let Cindy know she was the lucky winner, she is a fabulous volunteer- always smiling and offering support to all parts of the hospice! A truly deserving winner!"

Camilla Barrow, LOROS CEO, and Dr Usman Waris, LOROS ward doctor, were talking to Irfhanali Mururajani about hospice care, what it is and what it isn’t, on Ramadan FM on Saturday 21st February at 1-2pm.  

Irfhanali, whose mum was cared for at LOROS, is a great advocate for the hospice and has taken part in studies with the LOROS Centre for Excellence research team. Irfhan said: "I’m known as the LOROS guy within my community, which I’m very happy about. If I can help people get the support that my family enjoyed when they need it the most, then that’s perfect.” 

You may remember our Sunday story in last month’s edition from Carol Hanna. 

Carol’s Crafters are busy now creating lots of adorable Easter accessories – Easter chicks and rabbits!  

A huge thank you for your continued efforts!

Calling all knitters- we need your help!

Is there anyone out there who can help knit or crochet Christmas Chocolate Orange covers to raise funds for LOROS? We would love to support Carol Hanna, who along with her trusty team every year, raises much needed funds by selling these cute covers via pubs, restaurants, farm shops, garden centres, schools and Christmas fairs.  

Patterns are available on line, but if required can be provided together with yarn. These are so much fun to knit and you can let your imagination run wild. If you are able to help, please email JuneStuart@Loros.co.uk with your name and telephone number, and we will pass on your details to Carol. 

• Wellbeing Hub Volunteers- come and join us on the last Tuesday of every month in our Day Hospice- supporting activities with our team of volunteers 

• School speakers- We are still on the look out for volunteers to help us with school assemblies talking about LOROS and our support (but aimed at young people). 

• Admin volunteers- we have varying tasks in the hospice and at different levels of skill. Please get in touch if you would like to help our back office teams! 

• We also have many Fundraising events were we could really benefit from having an extra couple of spare hands! If you can support any of the dates below, please get in touch with Stacy Munday.  Stacy is part of the Fundraising team and has a special focus working with schools, colleges and higher education to encourage younger people to access our support and to raise awareness about LOROS. 

At the below schools, we are looking for volunteers to help run a LOROS stand. This is a great opportunity to speak to the local community about LOROS and how they can support us. All equipment will be provided and you will be required to collect the items and also return them back to the Hospice.

Greystoke Primary School- LE19 2GX 

Date – 14th March 2026 

Time – 9am – 3pm 

To run a LOROS stall at a family fun day. The stall will be full of table top games and a tombola to attract the local community to get involved. This is a fundraising event and will need 2 volunteers.

Melton Vale Sixth Form Careers Event- LE13 1DN 

Date – 18th March 2026 

Time – 11am – 1pm 

To manage a LOROS stand.

Braunstone Community Primary School Family Fun Day 

Date – 18th April 2026 

Time – 11am-3pm 

To run a LOROS stall at a family fun day. The stall will be full of table top games and a tombola to attract the local community to get involved. This is a fundraising event and will need 2 volunteers.

SB FEST - LE12 5RD 

Date – 3rd May 2026 

Time – 1pm – 5pm 

SB FEST is held in Sutton Bonnington in the university grounds. It is ran by the students and is a fantastic, family festival, featuring all-day live music, great entertainment, farmers market, food stalls and plenty of fun for all ages. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this special event a success while supporting  LOROS Hospice. 

Sileby Redlands Community Primary School Family Fun Day 

Date – 13th June 2026 

Time – 11am-3pm 

To run a LOROS stall at a family fun day. The stall will be full of table top games and a tombola to attract the local community to get involved. This is a fundraising event and will need 2 volunteers.

Fullhurst Community College- LE3 1AH 

Date – 20th June 2026 

Time – 10am – 2pm 

To run a LOROS stall at a family fun day. The stall will be full of table top games and a tombola to attract the local community to get involved. This is a fundraising event and will need 2 volunteers.

Rawlins Academy- LE12 8DY 

Date- 25th June 2025 

Time - TBC 

Year 10 careers day. You will have the opportunity to speak with a range of students to help them prepare for an interview. You will take part in mock interviews and all information will be provided from the school closer to the date. 

Natfest 2026 

Date: 27th June 2026 
Time: 12:00pm – 8:00pm 
Location: Sileby 

Natfest is a fantastic, family-run private festival held in Sileby, featuring all-day live music, great entertainment, and plenty of fun for all ages. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this special event a success while supporting LOROS Hospice. Volunteers will help with a variety of tasks throughout the day, including: 

• Helping with event set-up and pack-down 

• Selling LOROS merchandise and running funfair-style games 

• Selling raffle tickets 

• Talking to visitors about LOROS and the work we do 

• Taking tickets on the door 

• Helping direct and park visitors’ cars 

You don’t need to have previous experience — just a friendly attitude and a willingness to get involved. Tasks will be allocated on the day, and there will be support throughout the event. 

Farndon Fields Primary School Family Fun Day 

Date – 27th June 2026 

Time – 11am-3pm 

To run a LOROS stall at a family fun day. The stall will be full of table top games and a tombola to attract the local community to get involved. This is a fundraising event and will need 2 volunteers.

Ash Field Academy Family Fun Day 

Date – 4th July 2026 

Time – 11am-3pm 

To run a LOROS stall at a family fun day. The stall will be full of table top games and a tombola to attract the local community to get involved. This is a fundraising event and will need 2 volunteers.

Badgerbrook Primary Family Fun Day 

Date – 12th September 2026 

Time – 11am-3pm 

To run a LOROS stall at a family fun day. The stall will be full of table top games and a tombola to attract the local community to get involved. This is a fundraising event and will need 2 volunteers.

Birch Wood School Family Fun Day 

Date – 26th September 2026 

Time – 11am-3pm 

To run a LOROS stall at a family fun day. The stall will be full of table top games and a tombola to attract the local community to get involved. This is a fundraising event and will need 2 volunteers.

Volunteers’ Q&A Sessions  with Camilla Barrow CEO 

This is a chance for volunteers to learn more about LOROS and ask any questions directly with Camilla. 

Please confirm your attendance by emailing Rebeccastevens@loros.co.uk