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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Marie Curie Refreshment and Catering Assistant

Marie Curie is committed to providing exceptional care and comfort to people living with terminal illness and their families. As part of this mission, we’re looking for warm, reliable, and compassionate individuals to join us as Refreshment and Catering Assistant Volunteers at our Edinburgh Hospice.
In this rewarding role, you’ll help create a welcoming environment by supporting our catering team and ensuring patients receive nourishing meals and refreshments with kindness and dignity.
What you’ll be doing:
• Preparing and presenting the drinks trolley with care
• Serving meals and/or drinks to patients with friendliness and courtesy
• Topping up water jugs with fresh ice and water
• Collecting used trays and crockery, and loading them into the dishwasher
• Keeping the ward kitchen, family room, and communal areas clean and tidy
• Assisting with other related tasks as needed

Experience required

compassionate and excellent customer service

Travel details

Bus 11

Travel expenses

45per mile via own person vehicle use, or travel reimbursed for public transport. Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses also provided for food/drink however terms apply for this

Support
Training details

They will be provided with training when they begin

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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