I started befriending in 2024. I had cancer and vowed that if I came out of the other side of treatment okay that I would give something back to thank the universe. I was incredibly lucky to have my breast cancer caught early with the Scottish Breast Screening Programme. This was a huge motivating factor for me deciding to volunteer.

I am good at blethering to people so thought I could put my skills to good use when I saw a Hospice advert for befriending.

The lady I support is lovely. She used to attend the local Snowdrop Café but can no longer get out as much so it is nice for her to have some company. I don’t drive so it is handy I have been paired with someone close by.

I enjoy our visits. She was very well travelled so every week she talks me through old photographs of her trips and we talk about her experiences which has been really interesting.

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If you would like to discuss how you would like to volunteer at Strathcarron Hospice, please complete an Application Form or contact our Volunteer Service Co-ordinator Eileen Ashford on Tel. No. 01324 826222 Ext 271 or e-mail [email protected].

Eileen will arrange for you to come up for a chat so that we can understand how best to use your skills and expertise and what roles would be best suited for you.

By volunteering with us you can make a real difference.

If you are interested volunteering with the Hospice, please click here

If you are interested volunteering at one of our shops or in distribution centre, please click here

* Certain roles within the Hospice are subject to a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.  Prior to the meeting with the Volunteer Service Co-Ordinator, volunteers will be notified of the documents required where a role is subject to a PVG check.