Valuable volunteers are championed at event
BARNSLEY Hospice volunteers have been commended at a special event.
The hospice, based in Gawber, invited their current volunteers to join an event in celebration of their long-standing service.
It was focused on commemorating the commitment and generosity of the volunteers. It also gave volunteers the opportunity to join one another again after a long wait caused by the pandemic.
The hospice provides specialist care and support for those with progressive, life-limiting illnesses such as cancer, heart and lung disease, and neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and motor neurone disease.
It also provides support for families of patients being cared for in the hospice.
The NHS Clinical Commissioning Group provides the hospice with a £1.6 million grant.
On top of this total, the hospice needs to raise at least £2.5 million to fund patient care and support for patients’ families.
The hospice relies solely on fundraising carried out by its volunteers and donations given by the community to be able to reach this amount.
In celebration of their hard work and achievements, the event was attended by almost 40 of the hospice’s volunteers who have dedicated more than 400 years of service.
Members of the Barnsley Hospice executive leadership team gave all attendees certificates of appreciation and recognised the contribution of all volunteers.
Stephen Hall, director of human resources and organisational development at the hospice, gave a thank you speech to those who attended.
He said: “It is a privilege to celebrate our volunteers who have given so much time and commitment to the hospice.
“Our thanks go to these fantastic individuals, whose support helps us continue providing our services.”