Mary Potter Hospice
Mary Potter Hospice is a local charity that provides specialist palliative care services for people living in Wellington, Porirua and Kāpiti. So that people in our communities who need palliative care have access to compassionate and quality care, when and where they need it. The Hospice’s focus is the individual, not their illness. We provide a number of services that support the physical, social and emotional needs of our patients and their families or whānau, including: Biography service, Counselling, Day Unit, Massage therapy, Music therapy, Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy, Social work and Spiritual care.
Available Roles:
Online Retail Support
Volunteer with our Online Trading Team, using your retail knowledge and research skills to achieve the best possible sales outcomes for the Hospice and our customers.
Retail Assistant
Our retail shops are a major fundraiser for Mary Potter Hospice. The Volunteer Retail Assistant role involves preparing and selling goods donated to our shops so that valuable funding is provided for the Hospice.
Day Unit Cook
The Volunteer Day Unit Cook is responsible for the planning, preparation and provision of a light lunch and dessert for approx. 8-12 patients attending the Tuesday Day Unit at the Kāpiti Community Base.
Companion
The Volunteer Companion role is designed to promote and support the quality of life for Mary Potter Hospice patients who are living in their own homes, as well as provide respite for carers to support their wellbeing.
Volunteer Gardener
The Volunteer Gardener helps maintain the trees, shrubs, and gardens surrounding the Mary Potter Hospice Kāpiti Community Base.
Retail Truck Hand
Assist with the operation of the Mary Potter Hospice Shop's retail vehicles. The Volunteer Truck Hand is responsible for the collection & delivery of Hospice Shops small goods, furniture, supplies, and the collection & disposal of rubbish/recycling.