Volunteering: Your Time, Their Comfort

Make a difference every day

Our amazing team of volunteers at Tapping House are vital to us. We simply couldn’t function without the dedication of our invaluable volunteers. From helping in our charity shops to supporting patients and families, volunteers are the backbone of our hospice – and their contribution makes an incredible difference.

We have a variety of volunteer roles available all the time. If you’re keen to make a difference with any spare time you have then please consider becoming a part of a community where your work truly matters. Our volunteers help us in more ways than they will ever know.

Why Volunteer with Us?

Make an Impact: Every hour you give helps us continue delivering compassionate care to those who need it most.

Meet Wonderful People: Join a team of hundreds of volunteers who share your passion for giving back and making a difference.

Flexible Opportunities: Whether you can spare a few hours a week or more, we have a role that fits your schedule.

Learning new skills: Every volunteer opportunity helps you develop and learn new skills which you can add to your CV.

Volunteer Roles Include

Retail Support: Help in our network of charity shops, where every sale raises vital funds to support our services.

Fundraising & Events: Assist with community events, campaigns, or collections to raise much-needed funds.

Patient and Family Support: Offer companionship, help with daily activities, or lend a listening ear to patients and families in our care.

Administration and Office Support: Help behind the scenes with admin tasks that keep our hospice running smoothly, greeting people and answering the phone.

By volunteering at Tapping House, you’ll be giving something priceless: your time, your kindness, and your compassion.

Ready to Make a Difference?

To join our team as a volunteer – and become part of the Tapping House family, please do contact Volunteers Team on 01485 601 700
Or download our volunteers form and email it over to volunteers@tappinghouse.org.uk

We have lots of Volunteer openings from helping out in our Charity shops, Ward Volunteers, Collection Box Coordinators, Fishing Volunteers…. as we continue to update our new website you will able to view all roles we need help with.

Various Volunteer Retail Roles

We have a variety of roles within our shops, from serving customers on the till to sorting stock and steaming clothes, contact us to find out more.

A list of all our charity shop locations can be found below.

Volunteer - Tulip Centre

We urgently need your help at our Tulip Centre helping to support patients at our groups, in particular on a Wednesday.

Volunteer to Garden

The hospice’s grounds need enthusiastic gardeners to keep them looking welcoming for patients and visitors.

Volunteer Receptionist

If you love speaking on the phone and meeting patients and families visiting the Hospice, we’d love to hear. You need to be able to volunteer weekly.

Volunteer - Complementary Therapist

The Tulip Centre is looking for a qualified Complementary Therapist, providing therapies to outpatients and/or inpatients

IPU Ward Volunteers

Ward volunteers help to create a pleasant physical environment for patients during their stay. Helping with meals/ refreshments for both visitors and patients.

Tapping House Charity Shops

Tapping House have nine shops in Burnham Market, Hunstanton, Snettisham, Fakenham, Swaffham, Downham Market, Wisbech and two in Kings Lynn.

Burnham Market
Overy Road, Burnham Market, PE31 78HH

Wisbech
Unit 6, Cromwell Road Retail Park, PE14 0SL

Swaffham
75 Market Place, Swaffham, PE37 7AQ

Snettisham
41 Lynn Road, Snettisham, King’s Lynn, PE31 7LR

King’s Lynn
St Nicholas Retail Park
Unit 2, St Nicholas Retail Park, King’s Lynn, PE30 2HW

King’s Lynn
26/28 Broad Street, King’s Lynn, PE30 1DP

Hunstanton
12 The Green, Hunstanton, PE36 6BL

Fakenham
30 Upper Market, Fakenham, NR21 9BX

Downham Market
8a Wales Court, Downham Market, PE38 9JZ

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