Marie Curie - Volunteer - Hairdresser/Barber - Glasgow Hospice

Marie Curie
VO106130

At our hospices, we aim to provide the best possible service to those requiring end of life care. We are looking for a qualified hairdresser or barber to pamper our patients, giving them time and attention and making a difference to their lives.

Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:
Provide a hairdressing service to patients at the hospice
Consult staff about which patients would like to use the service
Chat to patients
Keep the hairdressing room clean and tidy
Let staff know about any issues concerning patients’ well-being
Help with other related tasks when necessary
For more information or if you have any questions regarding this volunteer role, please contact the Volunteering Operations Centre at [email protected] or Sheila Morrison Morrison Wellbeing Therapy Lead at [email protected]
If you are interested, please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone. If you don’t hear back within 5 working days, please contact the organisation using the provided details. Check your junk/spam folder for responses. If there’s still no response, contact Volunteer Glasgow at [email protected].

Experience required

-Qualified hairdresser or barber with relevant experience.
-Friendly, compassionate and empathetic approach to working with patients.
-Ability to maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
-Reliable, professional and able to work respectfully with hospice staff.

Travel details

The hospice is easily accessible by public transport and car.
By bus: Services 29, 31, 45, 45A, 88 and 371 stop close to the hospice. Route 29 stops at the main entrance to Stobhill Hospital (approximately a 5-minute walk), while routes 31, 45, 45A, 88 and 371 stop on Balgrayhill Road (around a 10-minute walk).
By train: The nearest station is Springburn, approximately a 30-minute walk or a short taxi journey from the hospice.
By car: Limited on-site parking is available, including accessible parking spaces.