What end of life volunteers do

Volunteer services vary depending on the setting. It could be within hospitals, hospices or community trusts. They all share the same purpose: to offer comfort and human connection at the end of life.

Volunteers might

• Sit quietly with someone who is dying, offering companionship

• Chat, read aloud, or simply be a reassuring presence

• Support families by listening, signposting or helping them understand what might be happening

• Be there when someone has no visitors, or when families need a break

You don’t need medical training. You just need time, compassion, and the ability to be present with someone who may be nearing the end of their life.

Learn new skills

You’ll have full access to educational training with experienced professionals prior to becoming an end of life volunteer. This includes guidance on communication, understanding the dying process, and how to support families and visitors.

No previous experience is required, just a passion for making a difference to others.

Bring time, presence, and understanding to people who are dying, and those close to them.

Volunteering with our healthcare partners

All volunteering opportunities are run and managed by our partner organisations.

If you’d like to get involved, there are two ways to express your interest

• Register your interest using our short form, and we’ll share your details with the nearest healthcare organisation running one of our supported volunteer services.

• Apply directly through a partner organisation near you. You can find current active partners below, with links to their volunteering pages.