Our community volunteering service in Stevenage

For many years, we’ve worked with healthcare organisations across the country to help them establish Butterfly Volunteer services within hospitals and other care settings.

Building on the success of this award winning model, we’re now launching a community based service in Stevenage and the surrounding villages, bringing the same values, training and compassionate approach into people’s homes supporting them to die at home. Community Butterfly Volunteers will provide comfort, connection and a reassuring presence at a time when it matters most.

Working alongside local NHS and community services, our volunteers complement clinical care by offering time to listen, companionship and a reassuring presence.

What Community Butterfly Volunteers do

• Spend time with people who are dying in their own homes

• Listen, chat, share memories or sit quietly with people who are dying

• Offer emotional support to family members, friends and carers

• Give carers the opportunity to take a short break, knowing their loved one is not alone

• Bring kindness, comfort and human connection during a difficult time

Our volunteers do not provide medical or personal care. They work alongside health and care professionals, adding an extra layer of compassionate support for people who are dying and those closest to them.

Become a Community Butterfly Volunteer

Could you offer companionship to someone who is dying?

We’re recruiting an initial team of 10–15 Community Butterfly Volunteers to help launch this much needed service, supporting people who are dying at home in Stevenage and the surrounding villages.

As a Community Butterfly Volunteer, you’ll spend time with people who may be feeling lonely or isolated, offering a reassuring presence, a listening ear and the comfort of knowing someone is there. You’ll also provide valuable support to family members and carers.

No previous experience is needed. We provide comprehensive training and ongoing support, and you’ll become part of a compassionate team offering comfort, companionship and human connection to people who are dying and those closest to them.

To find out more, see the role description.

Ready to apply?

Complete your expression of interest and a member of the team will be in touch.

Applications close 24/08/2026

For more information, or to have a chat contact us on 01438 873257, or email communitybutterfly@annerobsontrust.org.uk 

Apply to be a Community Butterfly Volunteer

Interview dates will be held on 1st and 2nd September.

Training will take place on 6th October.   

Not based in Stevenage but want to volunteer?

You can still play an important part in supporting people who are dying.

We’re partnered with over 20 healthcare organisations across England that offer Butterfly Volunteering opportunities in their local hospitals and care settings.

Visit our Volunteer for our healthcare partners page to find an organisation near you and register your interest.