About this role
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:
- 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:
- Friendly, reliable, and positive attitude
- Courteous and helpful manner
- Comfortable talking to people from all walks of life
- Organised and self-motivated
- Committed to delivering excellent customer service
- Team spirit - contributing to a positive team dynamic whilst been actively independent in the role
- Respectful of confidentiality and boundaries
What you'll gain:
- 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]