Springhill Hospice say ‘thank you’

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Volunteers' Week is 1 - 7 June and Springhill Hospice would like to say ‘thank you’ to all the volunteers who offer so much of their time, energy and commitment to support the services the Hospice offers to patients and their families.

Approximately 380 volunteers offer their support time to assist in various areas of the Hospice and within seven charity shops and busy tea room.

A spokesperson said: "Whether it’s helping our patients with meals and to do art, helping in the kitchen, driving, fundraising, staffing the reception desk, keeping our gardens in award winning condition, working in the shops, crafting wonderful items for sale and taking care of customers in our new tea rooms on Broad Lane, all our volunteers are truly appreciated and do a sterling job.

"Our volunteers come from a wide range of backgrounds and age groups and each brings with them their own individual skills, personalities and expertise. Each volunteer has their own reasons for volunteering and we hope that every one of them enjoys their role and gains satisfaction from what they do.

"Awards are given to volunteers at the ‘Volunteer Award Ceremony’ after various lengths of service, in recognition of their service to the Hospice.

"In 2014 a new 25 year service award was introduced. Several volunteers have been with us since the Hospice first opened in 1989 and were the first proud recipients of this milestone award. Now that’s commitment.

“Regardless of length of service, age or role, without our volunteers Springhill Hospice would not be the exceptional place it is. We owe each and every one of our volunteers our gratitude and appreciation for enabling Springhill Hospice to offer an exceptional service to patients, families and visitors.

“Thank you all.”