Pictured: Steve gives up a couple of afternoons a week to help run the Cafe area at St Mary's.
St Mary's Hospice will be taking part in Daybreak's Donate a Day campaign.
ITV's Daybreak is running a week-long campaign called Donate a Day during the last week of May, urging viewers to volunteer for a charity.
Each of Daybreak's main presenters will spend a day volunteering at a charity of their choice. Dr Hilary Jones will be volunteering at Hospiscare in Exeter, where he will join in alongside regular volunteers and show the country what fantastic work hospices do.
All week, Daybreak will encourage viewers to donate their time to a local charity by volunteering. Daybreak will feature 24 charities on their website during the week - including Help the Hospices, which will include links to hospices across the UK, including St Mary's Hospice.
Volunteers at St Mary’s are a valued and essential part of all the services that we provide. Their contribution not only enhances and supplements the work of the multi professional team, but helps us to give an additional form of care by breaking down barriers, and providing a warm and friendly atmosphere to help families and patients make the most of each day.
We are asking the South Lakes community to back the Daybreak campaign which is an opportunity to engage the general public with the hospice cause, reaching potential volunteers, supporters and beneficiaries across the UK. We are asking locals to consider volunteering for St Mary's Hospice and giving it a go.
There are many different opportunities available on your doorstep, for all skills and age groups. Your hours as a volunteer can be arranged to fit in with your other commitments. A few hours a week makes a huge difference to the care given to people with life-threatening illnesses, their families and carers, and helps keep St Mary’s functioning. Volunteering for St Mary’s is rewarding, however you may choose to help.
For further information about volunteering opportunities, call the Hospice to speak to Catherine or Zoe on 01229 580305 or visit our website.
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