Objective:

To provide complementary therapies such as aromatherapy massage, Indian head massage or reflexology treatments to our patients and relatives and staff.

Tasks:

To give therapies to the in-patients, outpatients, relatives and staff.
Volunteers are required to complete mandatory training and attend Team meetings.

Skills:

To be qualified at minimum level 3 in your chosen therapy.

Reiki – level 2 or above required. Note: Reiki to be included as an additional therapy to the above, not a stand-alone qualification for a therapist recruitment.

What we can offer you:

• We provide additional training on adapting therapies for our patients within a hospice setting.
• Provide regular “therapy share groups” to all team members to develop skills and teambuilding.
• The opportunity to use your skills to complement our work.
• The chance to share your skills and experience with other comp therapy volunteers/staff.
• A chance to meet lots of new people.
• The opportunity of working as part of a team of dedicated volunteers,
• Period of shadowing.

Commitment needed:

A minimum of ½ day per week and attendance at any specific training.
Lone working possible however you will always have a point of contact.

Location:

Voluntary Services Office, Trinity Hospice, Low Moor Rd, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0BG

Telephone number:

Voluntary Services 01253 952575