Become a Volunteer
The lifeblood of Wedgetail Retreat and TPS is our wonderful group of volunteers, many of whom have been with us since our inception. Volunteer carers focus on the ‘human’ side of caring for those with a life-limiting illness. They are not nurses or bereavement counsellors, but offer friendship and practical help that enables the dying to remain independent at home for longer than would otherwise be possible; after that, Wedgetail Retreat Community Hospice may be a viable option.
Working in Palliative Care is one of the most rewarding volunteer choices. It makes a huge difference to the person who is dying and their family, and also to the volunteer’s own life. Volunteers learn to cherish each day, listen deeply and value life as a precious gift.
The volunteers who complete our 10 week training course (1 day/wk) may be involved in:
Relieving carers so they can attend to other matters or take time out
Running errands and providing transport to medical appointments
Giving hands-on personal care
Providing any other assistance as agreed
Assisting with care at the Hospice
Ways to Volunteer
Not everyone chooses to take on a carer role at TPS. There are many other valued volunteer roles available: fundraising, office work, Op Shop, client transport, maintenance, newsletter production and Hospice cook are some of the ways that volunteers can become part of the team.
Each volunteer receives a ‘Welcome Kit’ to help them understand what is expected of them and to learn more about the charity.
