Work Experience & Placements
At Tapping House, our vision is that every person affected by a life-limiting condition will be offered choice and access to excellent rest-of-life care and bereavement support.
This commitment guides everything we do, including our work experience and placement opportunities. By joining us, whether in clinical care, the kitchen, fundraising, or retail, you will be contributing directly to improving the quality of life for patients, families, and carers.
Work Experience & Placements
At Tapping House, we are committed to providing valuable learning opportunities through work experience and placements. We welcome applications from students, trainees and individuals from employment support programmes across clinical, non-clinical, kitchen, retail, and fundraising roles.
“I really enjoyed volunteering and doing my Work experience at Wisbech
The staff and the whole volunteering team was amazing and I really learnt a lot
about I do with customer service and I learnt a lot and gained skills.”
We offer a variety of placement options, including:
Clinical Placements
Gain hands-on experience with our care and therapy teams. You will observe patient care, participate in multi-disciplinary working, and learn how compassionate, personalised care is delivered.
Kitchen Placements
Learn about catering in a healthcare setting, including preparing meals for patients, supporting dietary needs, and ensuring high standards of hygiene and safety. This is a great opportunity to develop practical skills in a busy, supportive environment.
Fundraising Placements
Experience the exciting and varied world of hospice fundraising. You will help organise events, support campaigns, and gain insight into how fundraising directly benefits patient care.
Retail Placements
Our Hospice shops provide a dynamic learning environment. You’ll develop customer service, stock management, and merchandising skills, as well as teamwork, organisation, and confidence — all while supporting the vital income that keeps our hospice running.
Why Work With Us
Placements at Tapping House are about more than observation. They provide an opportunity to:
- Develop professional and practical skills
- Gain confidence and self-awareness
- Explore potential career paths in health, social care, and charity sectors
- Understand the compassionate approach we take to supporting patients, families, and carers
How to Apply
We recommend that you submit your application as early as possible. Due to the nature of our work, placements are limited and subject to availability and suitability.
Each application is carefully reviewed to ensure the experience is appropriate and beneficial for both the individual and the hospice.
If your application is successful, you will be joining a dedicated team of staff and volunteers committed to improving the quality of life for people living with progressive and life-limiting illnesses.
Volunteering at Tapping House offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference. Whether supporting patients, families, and carers, or helping behind the scenes in our shops, your contribution is valued and appreciated.
You’ll gain new skills, build confidence, and become part of a compassionate community that shares a commitment to care, kindness, and support.
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