Current Opportunities

Explore rewarding volunteer opportunities with St Margaret’s Hospice in Taunton, Yeovil, retail shops, and events—make a difference, gain experience, and give back to your community.

Whether you want to make use of your skills, learn new skills, gain valuable experience, get more involved with your local community, meet new people, or simply wish to give something back, volunteering with St Margaret’s Hospice can help make a difference.

We offer a wide range of volunteer opportunities in our hospices in Taunton and Yeovil, our retail shops, and at our fundraising events. Whether you have a few hours to spare or regular time to give, there are many rewarding volunteer roles to suit your time, experience and interests.

We update our volunteering opportunities regularly. If you see something you are interested in, then why not apply – we would love to hear from you!

Please note, we can only accept applications specifically for the volunteer roles shown on this page. If you are unable to find a suitable role today, please keep checking back for new opportunities.

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We update our volunteering opportunities regularly. If you see something you are interested in, then why not apply – we would love to hear from you!

Please note, we can only accept applications specifically for the volunteer roles shown on this page. If you are unable to find a suitable role today, please keep checking back for new opportunities.

Spiritual Care Volunteer

Volunteers support the Spiritual Care Coordinator in the provision of spiritual care for patients at home via phone or video call and within the hospice buildings.

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Retail Driver Volunteer

If you’re an active person looking for a driving role, with a morning, afternoon or even a day to spare, then come and join our friendly team.  

Bereavement Bereavement Support Volunteer

Bereavement Support Volunteer

As a bereavement support volunteer, you will provide low level emotional support for those who have been affected by the death of a person close to them who has been under the care of St Margaret’s Somerset Hospice Care.

General Fundraising Volunteer

Join St Margaret’s Hospice Care as a General Fundraising Volunteer and help make a meaningful impact in your community by supporting fundraising events across Somerset.

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Cash Collection Volunteer

This role will allow you to support St Margaret’s through the collection of blue tins, sunflower badges, and other collections.

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eBay Volunteer

You could make a difference by supporting our retail warehouse team or our individual shops in the operation of their eBay shops.

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Volunteer to Career

Welcome to St Margaret’s Hospice Care Volunteer to Career (VtC) programme, a unique opportunity to kick-start a healthcare career through volunteering!

Colour Run Volunteer

You could help us raise thousands of pounds at this year’s Colour Run by giving the priceless gift of a few hours of your time.

Retail Volunteer

Our retail volunteers are vital to the running of our 31 charity shops. Get in touch if you have some free time and are looking for a friendly team and a varied role.

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Corporate and Group Volunteering

Volunteering for St Margaret’s is a fantastic opportunity for groups and staff teams to do something amazing for their local community whilst developing their skills and their team relationships.