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Volunteering opportunities

Volunteer for your local children's hospice charity and your generous gift of time will help us keep caring for children, young people and families across Sussex and South East Hampshire

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Find your perfect volunteer role today!

Our 1,200 volunteers generously gift thousands of hours of valuable time each year to Chestnut Tree House, and our sister hospices Martlets and St Barnabas House.

By joining our network of incredible volunteers and giving your time, expertise and enthusiasm, you’ll be making a big difference to your local children’s hospice charity.

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a volunteer holding his pets as therapy dog tuppence in his arms

When Tuppence and I were visiting a young girl, the carer took the young girl's hand and just stroked her hand against Tuppence's fur. The little girl's fingers started to respond and the carer couldn't believe it. They'd never had a response before.

Rob, a Pets as Therapy volunteer, with Tuppence

a volunteer working in the garden at one of our hospices

There are volunteering roles to suit everyone

Maybe you're interested in volunteering in one of our shops or at our warehouse, helping pre-loved items find their new homes? Perhaps soaking up the fun atmosphere at a charity event, or helping to keep our gardens looking beautiful is more your thing?

Whatever your experience level, whatever time you can give - there's the perfect role waiting for you.

Liz, a retail volunteer using the till behind the counter at a Chestnut Tree House charity shop

It makes you feel good when you realise how much money is being raised here. And there's a variety of things that you do - it isn't just working on the till or working in the shop.

Liz, a retail volunteer in one of our charity shops

Already a volunteer?

If you’ve previously volunteered for us, you can log straight in to Assemble, our volunteering hub, and choose your next role – there’s no need to fill in any more personal details.

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Rob, a pets as therapy volunteer holding tuppence, a small furry dog. He is talking to members of staff at Chestnut Tree House

We're here to help

Our FAQs answer some common volunteering questions. Check there for more information on who can volunteer, how to get started and what happens once you've applied.

You can also get in touch with our volunteering services team. We are more than happy to help answer any of your volunteering enquiries - no question is too big or too small!

Call us on 01273 021549 or email us at volunteering@southernhospicegroup.org.uk.

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