
What is the role of the volunteer?
Volunteering at the North West Hospice is a deeply rewarding experience, offering comfort and care to patients and their families in a warm and supportive environment. As a volunteer, you may find yourself welcoming visitors at reception with a friendly smile, ensuring they feel at ease from the moment they arrive. Beyond administrative support, volunteers provide various therapeutic services, including hair styling, nail care, facials, reflexology, massage, aromatherapy, reiki, and art therapy, allowing patients to feel pampered, relaxed, and creatively engaged. Additionally, dog therapy brings moments of joy and companionship, lifting spirits and creating a sense of calm. Our volunteers also play a vital role in other areas, such as driving patients, gardening to maintain a serene environment, arranging flowers to brighten spaces, and offering a trolley service to provide essentials and treats. We are also fortunate to have talented bakers who generously provide gorgeous homemade treats, bringing comfort and joy to patients, families, and staff. For those who wish to support the hospice outside its walls, there are also opportunities to volunteer in our charity shop or assist at fundraising events, helping to generate funds for hospice care. If you have an amazing skill or talent, we are always open to introducing new roles that can enhance the experience of our patients and their families. Each act of kindness, no matter how small, makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those receiving care, fostering a sense of dignity, connection.


Thinking of Volunteering?
Join Our North West Hospice Team!
Thank you for considering volunteering with us! We are deeply grateful for the incredible support we have received over the years, and we truly value the generosity of people like you.
If you’d like to become part of our Hospice volunteer team—whether in reception, therapies, baking, gardening, or more—please download the application form below and send it to Volunteer.NWH@hse.ie. Alternatively, you can speak directly with our dedicated Volunteer Coordinator, Cathy Quinlan, by calling North West Hospice reception at 071 914 3317.
Meet Cathy, Our Volunteer Coordinator
Once you’ve expressed an interest in volunteering, you’ll be welcomed by Cathy Quinlan, our dedicated Volunteer Coordinator. With her warm and approachable manner, Cathy will guide you through the application process, answer any questions, and help match you to the role that best suits your skills and preferences. Cathy manages the hospice volunteering side and will ensure you feel supported throughout your journey with us. If you’re interested in supporting our charity shop or getting involved in fundraising, Cathy will connect you with the relevant teams,. Cathy looks forward to welcoming you to our incredible team of volunteers!


Thanks so much for considering volunteering with us!
We are always so grateful for the incredible support we’ve received over the years and to this day.
If you would like to join our Hospice volunteer team (reception, therapies, baking, gardening, etc), please download the application form below and send it to Volunteer.NWH@hse.ie or you can talk to our volunteer coordinator, Cathy Quinlan, directly by calling our North West Hospice reception on Tel: 071 914 3317.
There are also many other way to get involved!
If you would like to get involved with our Hospice Charity (reception, fundraising, and more), or lend a hand at our Hospice Charity Shop (check out our page on the charity shop), just give us a call at 071 9170523 to chat about how you can get involved and make a difference.
We look forward to welcoming you to the team!
All you need to do is:
1. Fill out an application form, which you can download here or collect from the hospice
2. Provide two references (required to complete your application)
3. Agree to Garda Vetting and provide photo ID
4. Make a regular weekly/fortnightly time commitment for a minimum of 1 year
5. Attend volunteer training and induction
Even if a volunteer role is not vacant right now,
we will keep your application on file and contact
you when a suitable vacancy arises.
What Happens After I Have Applied:
After receiving your application, we will contact you to arrange a meeting to discuss your interest and the availability of volunteer roles. If we have a suitable role for you, you will attend our Volunteer training. Full training must be completed before starting in your role. As a Volunteer with us we will offer ongoing support to you in your role. It is our hope that your Volunteering experience with us is a rewarding and enjoyable experience for you.