Retail volunteer
Steam clothes, organise donations and learn new skills by volunteering at one of our 21 charity shops. We are currently looking for new team members in Salisbury, Totton, Winton, and Petersfield.
Volunteers underpin all areas of Naomi House & Jacksplace and their fantastic support means we can be there for the children, young adults and families in our care. Continue reading to hear from a few of our wonderful volunteers and take a look at various roles available for you to start your volunteering journey with Naomi House & Jacksplace.
One of my favourite parts about volunteering here are the friends I’ve made along the way. We now see each other socially as well as when we volunteer, which is really important to me.
Volunteering is a wonderful way to meet others, gain new skills and do something worthwhile for the local community. Whether you are looking to get involved on a weekly, fortnightly, or ad-hoc basis we have a lot of volunteering opportunities available.
From helping in our kitchens to providing admin support, representing Naomi House & Jacksplace as an ambassador at one of our fundraising events or assisting in one of our 21 charity shops, we really do have a role to suit everyone.
Start your volunteering journey at Naomi House & Jacksplace
Festival ambassador volunteer
Enjoy a sunny day of uplifting music from various performers, while supporting our festival activities and representing Naomi House & Jacksplace.
Catering assistant volunteer
Support our chefs in providing a fantastic catering service for the children and young adults, families and staff, in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Play team volunteer
Support our Play Team and participate in fun activities like painting, games and sensory play for 2 hour play sessions throughout the week.
I have been a volunteer at Naomi House & Jacksplace for 5 years. I enjoy sorting through book donations and helping out at the warehouse. We have an amazing team here! I feel fulfilled in my role as a volunteer as the work we do helps support the care of children and young adults, and their families.
What volunteering can do for you!
There are many great opportunities to make new friends and expand your community!
You can help make a real change in the lives of the children, young adults and families who use our hospices.
You can boost your CV by learning new skills through
the various opportunities available to you.
I have been volunteering for Naomi House & Jacksplace for four years and I absolutely love it. You get to do all sorts of different things, from sorting donations to putting stock out on the shop floor, and working with a lovely team of people. We have lot's of fun together. If someone is considering becoming a volunteer, I'd say do it. It's a really lovely thing to do because you are giving a little bit of your time to make a really big difference in people's lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
People choose to volunteer for many reasons. To gain work experience, make new friends, give something back, develop existing skills, gain new skills, and support the community.
People who are recently retired or are looking for work can continue to share their skills, support their communities and have a sense of purpose. Additionally, families who have personal experience of our services may choose to volunteer to support the charity.
Absolutely! We have many volunteers who have regular weekly roles. They can also help ad-hoc at fundraising events.
We have opportunities available for anyone aged 16 or over at our fundraising events and charity shops.
We require volunteers to be over 18 to apply for any hospice based roles.
Yes, absolutely. We only would like you to let your line manager know in advance.
We offer DofE placements in 6 of our shops for young people aged 15 or over. You can take on a placement at: Basingstoke, Chineham, Eastleigh, Totton, North End and Winchester. You can find the shop near you here.
If you would like more information about DofE placements please email volunteering@naomihouse.org.uk.
All volunteers who have direct contact with families are DBS checked.
Each volunteer will be asked to wear appropriate clothing for the volunteering role they are taking on and this will be discussed during the interview.