Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice supports children with life-shortening conditions and their families across West Yorkshire.

We’re here for any family confronted with the news their child has a life-shortening condition, however, wherever and whenever they need us. By providing superb nursing care, hydrotherapy, creative therapy, days out, memory making, end of life care, bereavement support and counselling, Forget Me Not helps families make the most of every moment they have together.

We need to raise over £4 million a year to keep doing what we do – and with less than 6% of that coming from the government, we rely on our local community to help us continue to be here for the children and families who need us.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rates us as ‘outstanding’. This puts us in the top 1% of all of the organisations they inspect.

The Role:

We are looking for volunteers to assist our Online Team in raising the essential funds which allow us to continue supporting local children and their
families.

Do you have an interest in treasure hunting and parcel wrapping? We are looking for volunteers to help us process the kindly donated items at our Manchester Road Furniture Shop, Thornton Lodge, Huddersfield, HD1 3JG. Previous experience of working with online selling platforms is useful, but not essential as full training will be provided. Any specialist item knowledge is welcomed.

Tasks and activities:

As part of this role, you will support with the day-to-day running of our online shop, in which some of the activities may include:

• Handling and processing potentially fragile items as well as detailed product testing, including electronics
• Taking quality photos and packaging items to post
• Helping to keep work spaces organised
• Being an advocate for Forget Met Not by promoting the work we do and the importance of raising funds

Commitment: Minimum ½ day ­­per week (all our volunteer roles are flexible)

For this role you will need to be:

• Friendly, enthusiastic and reliable
• Flexible, creative and have an attention to detail in an ever-changing environment
• Honest, self-aware and have a willingness to learn

In return, as one of our volunteers, you will have the opportunity to:

• Be part of a friendly team and meet new people to boost your mental health and increase social skills
• Receive a full induction with continued support to further grow your skills and confidence
• Build independence and further personal development

We offer reimbursement of travel expenses when you volunteer 4 hours or more at a time.

14 years and above

• Application form required