Volunteering

Volunteering at Pendleside

Trustee Vacancies:

Legal, IT/Digital & Property/Energy

We are looking for new Trustees to join our Board - people who are passionate about making a difference, who bring fresh perspectives and who want to shape the future of Pendleside Hospice. If you believe in the power of community, if you want to be part of something truly meaningful, and if you’re ready to help us meet the challenges ahead with courage and compassion, we would love to hear from you.

The Role of a Trustee

As a Trustee, your primary responsibility is to act in the best interests of the people we support. You will help ensure that Pendleside has a clear vision, a strong sense of purpose, and the drive to deliver on its mission.

This includes:

Setting strategic objectives and priorities
Monitoring performance and impact
Safeguarding our assets — from finances and property to people and reputation
Ensuring resources are used effectively and ethically to benefit our community

Our Trustees lead with integrity, applying legal and ethical principles to every decision. They help foster a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture that reflects the values of Pendleside and strengthens our ability to serve.

EXPERIENCE

At this point in time, we are seeking to secure appointments from individuals with experience in one the following areas at a senior management or director level: Legal, Property/Energy & IT/Digital fields

For more information please follow the Recruitment Pack.

If you're ready to make a meaningful contribution and be part of something special, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV along with a brief supporting statement to:

Rebecca O’Neill
People Manager
📧 [email protected]

Pendleside Hospice warmly welcomes expressions of interest from all sections of the community, and we particularly encourage applications from individuals from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.

Closing date for applications: 21st August 2025
Informal interviews 2nd and 3rd September 2025

Volunteering at Pendleside

Would you like to join our incredible team and become a volunteer at Pendleside?

Our army of volunteers play an integral and essential role in the delivery of Hospice services. They strengthen our work by offering help and support in a variety of different ways and areas. Without them we would not be able to provide the level of care we do to the people who need our services

Volunteering also gives you the opportunity to connect with your community, make new friends, learn new skills, build confidence, feel part of a team and make a positive difference.

The volunteer roles we offer are as follows:

Meals on Wheels Drivers
Patient Transport Drivers
Mini Bus Drivers
Retail Assistants
Donation Centre Assistants
Retail Van Drivers/Drivers Mates
Receptionists
Health, Wellbeing and Rehabilitation Assistants
Inpatients Support
Catering
Gardening
Events Volunteers (Friends of Pendleside)

If you are interested in applying to be a volunteer and would like further information please download the Role Profile for the area you are interested in or contact us on:
T: 01282 440 159
E: [email protected]

We also offer young people the opportunity to complete their school work experience, college placements and Duke of Edinburgh volunteering hours. You have to be 14+ years of age and reside in the Burnley and Pendle area.

Subject to availability we can offer placements in the following areas:

Health and Wellbeing
Retail & Donation Centre
Catering
Gardening

If you are interested in applying for a work experience placement and would like further information please contact us on:
T: 01282 440 159
E: [email protected]