Volunteer Mascot

• Ayrshire Hospice

• VO101706

Background
The Ayrshire Hospice provides excellence in palliative and end of life care for patients and their families.
We support people who are aged 16 years and over, who have a diagnosis that is life limiting - this includes respiratory and heart diseases, neurological conditions as well as cancers and other illnesses.

In addition, our Family Care Team also support children and young people – as well as the wider family unit – with counselling and bereavement services.
Where necessary, we provide a seamless transition from young adult hospice services to our care. Our care seeks to improve quality of life in various ways, for example; we support and advise on symptom control, provide emotional and spiritual care, social care and we provide personal care when it is needed at the end of life.

We also have pharmacy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy specialist services as well as our much-valued complementary therapy and Respite and Response services. Care is provided in a number of places including NHS Ayrshire and Arran hospitals, care homes and people’s own homes as well as in our In-Patient Unit and Living Well Hubs. In fact, we can provide care anywhere a person considers their home to be, regardless of the complexities associated with this.
Family members, close friends and carers are also supported both during a person’s illness and in bereavement.

The Role:
Our Mascot volunteers are at the heart of bringing joy and a smile to people’s faces.
They are community ambassadors for the hospice, taking our “Agent H” mascot out across Ayrshire to help spread the hospice message.
This role is a chance to bring energy by championing you’re outgoing personality and help spread positive vibes wherever you go.
The Agent H costume is best suited to someone between 5’9” and 6’2” but chaperones can be of any stature.

What You Will Gain
A platform to showcase your furry friend
Rewarding experience in bringing joy to our patients and their families.
An opportunity to gain experience in the charity sector.
The chance to take on a new challenge and meet new people.
The satisfaction of making a difference in your community.
Training and support to carry out your role.
Reimbursement of expenses in accordance with our volunteer expenses policy.
Adhere to the relevant policies and procedures of the hospice
Complete an application to join the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme or a
Scheme record update if you are already a member

If you’re a passionate about volunteering and want to make a meaningful impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to join our team and help us capture the heart of the Ayrshire Hospice. Please complete our volunteer enquiry form, which can be found on our website:
Alternatively, call 01292 269200 to request a paper copy of the form.

Experience required

Ayrshire Hospice welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Experience is not essential for this role, but ideally you should demonstrate:
The confidence to dress up and be “in character”
An understanding of the services the hospice can offer people with a lifelimiting illness.
Good interpersonal skills
Be a team player and be willing to work within guidelines provided
Be responsible and reliable
Ability to keep up to date with hospice service provision developments
Willingness to uphold the values of the hospice

Travel details

travel expenses are paid

Travel expenses

travel costs refunded

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