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Our volunteers have their own motivations for being part of our Queens-award winning team at Mountbatten. Here are some of their stories.
We hope you feel inspired to get involved and help us to make a real difference to the people on the Isle of Wight facing death, dying and bereavement.
Helen feels her role is to put people at ease, and help them feel less anxious about coming to the hospice. Read more
Like many of our volunteers, Denise has a personal reason for volunteering in one of Mountbatten shops. Read more
Derek enjoys volunteering because it gives a structure to his week. Read more
Volunteering provided an extra dimension to Carl’s life when he retired from work. Read more
Several members of Karen's family were cared for at Mountbatten, which is why she is passionate about fundraising. Read more
Sarah has volunteered in our shops since 2009, following the death of her mum who loved visiting our John Cheverton Centre. Read more
As well as volunteering on our InPatient Unit, Denise continues to leave a roast dinner outside the house of a community patient she supports. Read more
Ron Bowler has been using his organisational skills to coordinate the delivery of scrubs made by volunteers across the Island. Read more
Valerie Cole is part of Mountbatten's Keep Connected 24/7 helpline, which provides a listening ear and friendly voice to anyone who needs it Read more
Allen Saltmarsh is a fundraising volunteer and, during lockdown, he has been taking part in Walk the Wight Your Way. Read more
Pam Kalaher is a bereavement support volunteer who has been able to extend her support by keeping in touch with people by phone. Read more