To celebrate Volunteers’ Week, from June 1st to 7th, we are sharing stories from just a few of the fantastic people who give up their time to support St Richard’s Hospice.
Read Gavin’s story
Gavin Morris, a retired headteacher, began volunteering for St Richard’s Hospice at its Snowdrops shop in Broadway, after moving to the area.
He was inspired to volunteer for an hospice charity, after a former pupil, Joe, died of a life-limiting illness in 2015.
After volunteering at the shop, Mr Morris went on to train as a volunteer driver. He now brings Brian to the Men’s Space patient support group every Thursday.
After dropping Brian off at Men’s Space, Mr Morris stays with the group – giving out coffee and cake, and attending outings.
“Now I come and I don’t even think of them as unwell,” he said. “It is like a bloke’s youth club.
“Everybody just makes you feel as if what you’re doing matters. I think the team here are lovely people.
“Who knows when you or a member of your family might need it. That is what it’s about really – wanting to do something.”
An array of voluntary opportunities are available both at the hospice, in the community and at its shops and warehouse.
Find out how to get involved with volunteering at St Richard’s Hospice.
Follow the hospice’s Volunteers’ Week activities on Facebook @strichards, Twitter @StRichardsHosp and Instagram @strichardshospice using the hashtag #VolunteersWeek