Volunteer for Myton

VOLUNTEERS Week runs from 1-7 June and we would like to take this opportunity to say a massive thank you to all of our incredible volunteers – without you our work wouldn’t be possible.

We have hundreds of volunteers who generously give their time across a wide range of roles, in our hospices, shops and at our events, and we want to celebrate the fantastic contribution they make to Myton.

There are lots of different volunteering roles available at Myton, from gardening to retail, reception to fundraising events, and everything in between! Each and every one of our volunteers play an important part in ensuring that we can continue to provide our vital services free of charge to people living with terminal illnesses, and their families, when they need us most.

We are the only provider of Hospice Inpatient Beds in Coventry and Warwickshire, and our Inpatient Unit Volunteers are vital to their success. They provide a warm welcome to patients and their families, and are on hand to offer tea and biscuits and a listening ear, as well as helping at meal times and in any way they can.

Julie Merrigan has been volunteering at

Warwick Myton Hospice for over nine years, usually every other Saturday. We asked her a few questions…

Why do you volunteer for Myton?

“Myton is a local charity which does so much good for the local community and wider areas. It offers vital bespoke support services and I feel really proud to be part of that.”

What you enjoy most about your role?

“I have now been working with Myton for over 9 years on the Inpatient Unit with the wonderful nurses and doctors in supporting the patients, their families and friends at such a difficult time in their lives. It’s a real privilege to work with all of the team and supporting areas (reception, catering, housekeeping, spiritual etc) and you feel like your contribution makes a difference, it’s always very much appreciated and never taken for granted.”

What would you say to others thinking about volunteering?

“Do it, you will not regret it. Its deeply rewarding, positive and uplifting experience.”

If you would like to find out about volunteering opportunities please visit www. mytonhospice.org/ volunteer

Congratulations to the lucky winners of our weekly lottery, Friday 20th May 2022. The top prize of £1,500 went to No.24155, the second prize of £50 went to No.39488 and the third prize of £10 went to No.285408. If you are interested in joining our £1 weekly lottery and helping to fund the care of 1 in 4 patients, please call 01926 407902, email us at mytonlottery@mytonhospice.org or sign up online at www.mytonhospice.org/ lottery