Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is making an appeal for ad hoc fundraising event volunteers.

They’re needed to support the hospice in its busy schedule of events planned throughout 2023.

Nicola Garsden, Volunteers Manager, said, “Following the King’s Coronation and The Big Help Out volunteer initiative, which is encouraging businesses, organisations, and individuals across the country to help out and volunteer in their local communities, we are looking to reach out to anyone who is considering volunteering to come and join our enthusiastic team of fundraisers.

“We’d love to encourage volunteers to get involved in their local community hospice.

“We have a diverse calendar of community events and campaigns taking place over the coming year and are really keen to grow our team of volunteer helpers for different events.

“Events include our Nightingale Ball, Sand Polo, Wimborne Folk Festival, Swanage Classic Car Show, Fire Walk, Community Candles Remembrance Events, Christmas Tree Recycling Service, Wreath Making Workshops and the return of the Muddy Dog Dash in 2024.

“It’s brilliant how the hospice is being embraced with so many community events choosing to support us and allowing us to have a presence.

“Having event volunteers onboard will certainly allow us to ensure that the Lewis-Manning name is getting out there.

“It will make a real difference to us and increase awareness of the services that we offer to patients and their families with life limiting illnesses.

“On Thursday May 11 Lewis-Manning will be hosting a Kings Coronation Tea Party & Open Day from 2pm to 4pm.

“It’s open to all but would be a great opportunity for potential volunteers to come along, meet the team and learn more about what we’re all about.

“In line with The Big Help Out message, we urge would-be volunteers to ‘do something amazing, join in, lend a hand and make a change!’”

Anyone interested in learning more about volunteering opportunities with Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is urged to email Nicola.garsden@lewis-manning.org.uk.