Celebrating Volunteers Week at Derian House
Did you know that every year communities across the UK celebrate the amazing contribution and dedication of volunteers in what is known as ‘Volunteers Week’?
So many of you work alongside our volunteers on a day to day basis, and I am sure you will all agree that they are simply superstars for their unwavering support of Derian House.
From that welcoming face on arrival at the hospice, enjoying a homemade cake from the tea trolley, watching our gardens bloom under the loving care of our gardening team, to the teams of people sorting through donations and ensuring our shops run smoothly, not forgetting all of our Trustees who continually support the growth of our services.
Every single role is important to us here at Derian.
We have 39 hospice volunteers, 66 supporting our retail and 27 event volunteers along with various corporate groups who volunteer for a day with us.
In 2023, they gave over 16,994 hours of their time; that’s equivalent to a staggering 708 days.
Some help weekly, others once or twice a year – it make no difference how much time they give, it’s their continuing support and passion for Derian House that I find amazing.
To say a little thank you we will be hosting an Afternoon Tea in the Seaside Room on Thursday, 6th June, from 1.30pm – 3.30pm, if you’re free, please pop in and say hello. We have a few fun things planned for the afternoon.
I hope you join me this week in saying a huge ‘THANK YOU’ to all of our wonderful volunteers.