Why join Volunteer to Career?
- Get specialist training
- Receive support and dedicated 1:1 mentorship
- Boost your CV and get a reference
- Gain skills for careers
- Grow in confidence and make friends
- Make a difference
Volunteer to Career
Volunteering at St Oswald's Hospice as part of the Volunteer to Career pathway could provide you with invaluable tools as you move towards a rewarding career.
What is Volunteer to Career?
Volunteer to Career is a structured pathway for volunteers looking to move into a new career.
Those who sign up to volunteer as part of the pathway will be supported by an expert team of mentors and will have access to a range of learning and development opportunities.
Volunteer
“Volunteering at St Oswald’s Hospice has developed my skills and confidence with patients, which will definitely help me in my future healthcare career.” Matthew
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The pathway is for anyone who is interested in a new career and wants to gain hands-on experience.
Volunteer to Career opportunities are available in a number of our departments, including:
- Lymphoedema Service
- Adult Inpatient Service
- Retail
Other areas will follow so keep checking back.
You will be expected to do a minimum of 1 shift a week.
Your shifts will be discussed during the informal chat stage and agreed and allocated at the start of your volunteering journey.
We usually expect our volunteers to commit to a minimum of 1 shift a week for 6 – 12 months.
Shorter periods of volunteering can be agreed by committing to more weekly shifts. This will be discussed at the informal chat stage
Our V2C pathways are designed to provide experience in several career areas.
We currently offer volunteering in clinical settings (Lymphoedema Service and Adult Inpatient Service), which are ideal for those thinking about a career in health and social care.
We also offer the pathway in retail.
More areas to follow.
Some of our V2C pathways are based in a clinical setting and will include working with patients in our Lymphedema Service and or Adult Inpatient Unit.
These pathways are ideal for those looking at a career in health and social care.
This will apply depending on your volunteer role. This will be discussed in your informal chat with us.
Phones must be kept in your locker while volunteering. If you need to use your phone during a shift, please speak to your Volunteer Link.
Yes. Travel is reimbursed via a travel form. Paid travel tickets must be provided and / or mileage recorded. Forms will be checked and signed by your Volunteer Link as per our travel expenses policy.
There are several mandatory online courses that must be completed before you start. An induction period with training will also be planned for you.
During your volunteering, you will receive ongoing training, guidance and support from our team and you will also receive regular 1:1 mentoring sessions throughout the Volunteer to Career pathway.
If you have any questions about Volunteer to Career or would like to register your interest in the pathway, please email volunteer@stoswaldsuk.org