Volunteer Receptionist - Newcastle Hospice

Join us as a Volunteer Receptionist and help create a warm, welcoming environment for patients and visitors while supporting our Hospice Team with a variety of tasks. 

Your contribution will assist in streamlining daily duties to allow the hospice to operate smoothly, making a meaningful impact on those in our care

Availability: 2.5 hours, weekday evenings

Time: 16:30 - 19:00

Location: Marie Curie Hospice, Marie Curie Drive, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 6SS

Criteria: Minimum 18 years of age.

What you'll do:

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  Warmly welcome and greet everyone entering the hospice, ensuring security guidelines are followed
  


• Receive deliveries and notify relevant staff


• Handle telephone calls with a polite manner and relay messages


• Escort visitors to areas within the hospice


• Communicate patient arrivals to relevant staff


• Assist with transport needs - booking taxis

Why you'd be a great fit:

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  Friendly, reliable, and positive attitude
  


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  Courteous and helpful manner
  


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  Comfortable talking to people from all walks of life
  


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  Organised and self-motivated
  


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  Committed to delivering excellent customer service
  


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  Team spirit - contributing to a positive team dynamic whilst been actively independent in the role
  


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  Respectful of confidentiality and boundaries
  

What you'll gain:

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  Full training, ongoing guidance and wellbeing support 
  


• A sense of meaning and purpose


• A friendly network of volunteers


• Recognition for your time


• Travel expenses covered


• Access to discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment and more


• 15% discount in-store at our Marie Curie Shops (Terms & Conditions apply)

Need more information? 

Contact Administration Manager Lisa Alderson T: 0191 219 1116 E: [email protected]