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Vacancies

Our current paid and volunteer roles — learn more and apply.

Our current vacancies

Our current vacancies are listed below (including both paid roles and volunteer roles).

If you would like to be considered for future roles that may become available, please do send us an email with a copy of your CV for us to keep on file to admin@dovecottage.org

Paid Roles

Sales Assistant (Saturdays) role

Sales Assistant (Saturdays) — Cotgrave shop

Working hours: 8 hours (Saturdays only)

To assist the shop manager in managing all aspects of the operational running of the charity shop and promote the work of Dove Cottage Day Hospice.

Responsible to: Shop Manager & Assistant Shop Manager

Download more information about the role here

For more information or to arrange an informal chat about the role please contact Tim at the hospice via email tim@dovecottage.org

Volunteer Roles

In order to run Dove Cottage we rely heavily on a base of willing volunteers, who selflessly donate their time to help support in all aspects of the charity. If you would like to offer your time to help with a role that is not being actively promoted, please do get in touch!

Please contact us on 01949 860303 / admin@dovecottage.org for more information, or you can download a Volunteer Application Form and apply straight away!

Hairdresser role

Hairdresser — Volunteer role

Working hours: Various days (Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday) Please enquire to find out specific availability

To provide a gentle and compassionate hairdressing service to our hospice guests and carers. We’re looking for an experienced, friendly and reliable hairdresser to offer simple haircuts, styling and blow‑dries in our on‑site salon space. Experience and relevant qualifications are essential. Please contact us for more details and an informal chat.

Responsible to: Clinical Lead

Download more information about the role here

Please email admin@dovecottage.org to request more details

Chaplaincy support role

Chaplaincy support — Volunteer role

Working hours: Various days (Monday/Wednesday/Thursday) Please enquire to find out specific availability

To provide emotional support to hospice guests in a multi-faith setting.

Responsible to: Clinical Lead

Download more information about the role here

Please email admin@dovecottage.org to request more details

Pets as Therapy role

Pets as Therapy — Volunteer role

Working hours: Various days (Monday – Thursday) Ad-hoc visits, not set days.

To visit the hospice with your animal companion, to enhance our wellbeing provision for our guests and create smiles and laughter. NB: official PAT registered animals are preferred, however we can accommodate other animals too – please contact us to discuss.

Responsible to: Clinical Lead

Download more information about the role here

Please email admin@dovecottage.org to request more details

Dementia Support role

Dementia Support — Volunteer role

Working hours: Various days (Monday – Thursday) Ad-hoc visits, not set days.

To support our nursing team with visiting families out in the community to offer social support to individuals to enable their carer some respite. Previous experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.

Responsible to: Clinical Lead

Download more information about the role here

Please email admin@dovecottage.org to request more details

Crafts & Wellbeing support role

Crafts & Wellbeing support — Volunteer role

Working hours: Various days (Monday – Thursday) Ad-hoc visits, not set days.

To coordinate and lead various activities to enhance our wellbeing provision for our guests and carers. Experience and interests in a wide range of crafts is preferable, but specific interests are also welcomed!

Responsible to: Clinical Lead

Download more information about the role here

Please email admin@dovecottage.org to request more details

Shop Assistant role

Shop Assistant — Cotgrave shop (Volunteer role)

Working hours: Various days (Monday – Saturday) Please enquire to find out specific availability

To support the shop managers at our Cotgrave charity shop, sorting donations, steaming clothes, restocking, pricing items for sale, using the till and handling customer enquiries.

Responsible to: Shop Manager & Assistant Shop Manager

Download more information about the role here

Please email admin@dovecottage.org to request more details

Fundraising & Events support role

Fundraising & Events support — Volunteer role

Working hours: Various (usually weekends)

To assist the fundraising team at various community events throughout the year. Supporting with set-up/breakdown of stands where required and promoting the hospice services to the wider community.

Responsible to: Fundraising & Events Lead

Download more information about the role here

Please email fundraising@dovecottage.org to request more details

Vacancy application form

When you’re ready, use the form below to send your details.