Volunteering at LOROS

Volunteering at LOROS

Volunteers are an important part of daily life at the Hospice. We rely on a team of around 1,300 volunteers who give up their time to help us with a wide range of tasks.

Volunteering opportunities

We have a variety of rewarding volunteer roles available across the Hospice, in our shops, lottery department, and at our events.

If you can offer some time, whether weekly, fortnightly or monthly, we would love to hear from you.

Complete the application form found on the relevant vacancy listing. If you have any questions you can read the volunteers handbook here.

Could you be the next member of the LOROS family?

We can only offer volunteer roles to those aged 18 or over. We do occasionally have availability for volunteers aged 16 and 17 to work in our shops. If this is of interest please email us for further information.

We strongly advise that all applicants are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on application to Hospice based and patient facing roles, if they are able, as a means for employees and volunteers to protect their own health and that of our vulnerable patients.

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Current vacancies

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients? We offer the chance for you to make a real difference to people’s lives and to contribute to the care and support of patients and their families at a time when they need it most.

Volunteer Role

Mascot Performer

Lionel the mascot is an animal skin costume who attends school assemblies, thank you ceremonies and a whole range of events. We need performers who are confident in wearing the costume, friendly and interactive with crowds of various ages form nursery to adults. Lionel does not speak, but communicates through his movements.

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Volunteer Role

Online Shops Volunteer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a volunteer who has a passion for selling online and a keen eye for all things unique.

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Volunteer Role

Reception Volunteer Various shifts available

Be the first port of call for all visitors to the hospice directing them to the appropriate place/person, dealing with and acting on requests via phone, escort visitors to the ward, serve in the hospice shop and providing support for distressed visitors. Currently recruiting for the following fortnightly shifts: Tuesdays: 8.00am- 12.00pm, Fridays: 3.30-7.30pm Saturday: 3.30- 7.30pm Sunday: 12.00-3.30pm and 3.30-7.30pm

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Volunteer Role

School Speaker

Through your energy and enthusiasm, you will be helping us reach younger audiences, opening doors to make it possible for children to talk about grief by delivering engaging talks in schools and in the community. Your impact will be huge in raising awareness of LOROS Hospice and will inspire a younger generation to support us. This opportunity is term time only and during school hours!

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Volunteer Role

Shop Volunteers needed at various locations

We are looking for volunteers to help run our charity shops. We have vacancies at; Ashby shop, Uppingham Road Furniture shop, Hamilton, This and That on the High Street. Please get in touch as we are sure we can find a vacancy in one of out 30 stores!

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Volunteer Role

Spiritual Care Volunteer (All faith and non-faith)

Palliative care means caring for the whole person, including caring for their spiritual needs. Someone’s spiritual needs may change when they’re diagnosed with terminal illness. With your skills and experience, you will be helping patients and their loved ones to reflect on their lives, plan for their death and make sense of what’s happening. Some patients may have religious practices that are important to them which you may be able to facilitate.

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Volunteer Role

STOMP Fundraising Volunteer

LOROS Hospice needs you to join the Tusk Force as part of Stomp 2025. This unique art event will see 40 large elephant sculptures, all individually painted, gracing the streets of Leicester from 14th July to September 19th, along with 70 baby elephants all painted by local schools and community groups. We are looking for volunteers to join us on the trail through the city!

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