Organisation Name:
St Leonard's Hospice
Organisation's Cause(s):
Health
Location of voluntary activity:
St Leonard's Hospice
185 Tadcaster Road, York. YO24 1GL
When are volunteers needed: We would like someone who can help either once a week or fortnightly, usually for two or three hours at a time, but appointments can be scheduled in to suit your availability. If you would be open to coming in on an ad hoc basis, please mention this.
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Logistics / Supply Chain / Transportation Support
Miscellaneous
Retail
Role description:
Hairdressing is one of the many services we provide to those using our services which help to promote a feeling of wellbeing. Our volunteer hairdressers find their sessions highly enjoyable and rewarding, and the patients very much appreciate the service.
What will I be doing?
* Providing simple hairdressing services such as washing, setting and cutting for patients or relatives who are unable to leave their relatives for prolonged periods. Beard trimming and shaving (optional)
* Liaising with staff
* Recording perm or colour treatments carefully (these are rarely requested and are only done in close consultation with staff)
* Hair styling for special occasions such as anniversaries, birthdays or weddings.
* Adhering to policies concerning confidentiality, infection prevention and control, moving and handling, safeguarding and health and safety
Support and Supervision
Hairdresser volunteers report to the Complementary Therapy Lead who will support you to understand the unique needs of the patients and overcome any mobility challenges to enable the patient to have their hair cut/styled.
The Volunteer Services Department staff will help with your induction and be your point of contact for general enquiries about volunteering.
Training
Volunteers are required to complete our standard mandatory training modules, which are delivered via our online platform. Additional, booster and refresher training may be delivered as needed via e-learning, video links or face to face.
You may also be invited to attend additional wellbeing training if you are able and interested in joining in.
For all volunteering enquiries please contact the Volunteer Services Office on 01904 777765 or email volunteers@stleonardshospice.org.uk
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
* A qualification in Hairdressing to Level 3 NVQ and at least one year’s salon experience
* Being comfortable working with patients with life limiting illnesses
* Sensitivity, patience and empathy
* A good understanding of the importance of good hygiene and infection control.
* Excellent listening and communication skills
Will there be a DBS check? Yes
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
One-off Volunteering
Ongoing Volunteering
Short term Volunteering
Skilled Volunteer
Volunteers Under 16
Volunteers Under 18
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
* Be part of a respected and valued team
* Use your skills to benefit a wide range of people
* Make a huge difference to our patients’ sense of wellbeing
* Meet and get to know a multitude of lovely people
How to get involved:
Please apply online via the following link or if you'd prefer a paper application form you can pick one up from any of our shops.
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 31-12-2026