Volunteer - Activity Co-Ordinator Hospice Ward

Job Description

We're looking for friendly and enthusiastic Activity Coordinators to help bring a range of activities to our Marie Curie Hospice in Newcastle.

Activity sessions offer a warm, safe, and supportive space where people affected by terminal illness, along with their family members, can relax, chat, and enjoy meaningful activities together. As a volunteer, you'll help spark moments of creativity, connection, and joy. Working alongside our clinical staff, you'll play a key role in making each session welcoming, enjoyable, and uplifting. Your energy, kindness, and encouragement can make a real difference to everyone who takes part.

Availability: 2 hours (or more) weekdays or weekends

Time: 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm - what times are best to indicate here

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

Criteria: Minimum 18 years of age. A Criminal Record Check is required for this opportunity - Marie Curie will cover the cost of this.

• Create a warm, welcoming space for group activities
• Chat with patients, their family or visitors
• Plan and lead engaging sessions for our Activity Group
• Advocate for and promote the Activity Group within the hospice and local community
• Identify any equipment or materials needed and liaise with your volunteer manager
• Support with other related tasks as needed

• Friendly and brings a positive attitude
• Organised and confident to lead activity sessions
• Creative and committed to providing a high-quality experience
• Team player with a flexible attitude
• Respectful of confidentiality

• Essential training, ongoing guidance and wellbeing support
• Recognition for your time and effort
• Updates on the difference you're making
• Long Service Awards
• Be part of the UK's leading end-of-life charity

• Travel and expenses reimbursed
• Access to discounts on shopping, dining, travel and more

Contact our Nurse Manager, Emma Best

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone - staff and volunteers alike - supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm.

We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at r

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you - your experience, perspective and voice.