Volunteer at Claire House
ApplyOur volunteers love how helping a local charity makes them feel happier and healthier. It boosts their confidence, builds new skills, and gives them the chance to meet amazing new friends.
We have lots of different roles to fit your interests, skills, and schedule—so no matter your experience or why you want to volunteer, there’s something perfect waiting for you!
“Volunteering is a sense of achievement…knowing you’re making a difference”
Louise - Volunteer Play Assistant
“As a driver it lifts me because I know I’m helping their family.”
Kevin - Volunteer Driver
“Volunteering is giving a small amount of time, but it means a lot. There’s something that would suit anybody.”
Hilary - Volunteer Administrator
“After I’d retired volunteering was perfect because it fills that gap in my time. You really do feel like you’re doing something worthwhile.”
Kath - Volunteer Receptionist
"Volunteering and being an Ambassador is an amazing experience. I love telling the story, the fantastic story, that is simply everything Claire House is."
Erika - Volunteer Ambassador
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Volunteer Retail Assistant - Hunts Cross
- Unit F Hunts Cross Shopping Centre Liverpool L24 9GB
- Retail
- Closes: When available roles are filled
Join our retail team as a volunteer—meet awesome people, learn new skills, and have fun while making a difference!
We're looking for volunteers who can give a couple of hours on Saturdays or Sundays to support the Hunts Cross shop, serving customers on the till, a great skill to gain or grow and make a difference in your community.
Volunteer Retail Assistant - Great Homer Street
- Great Homer Street
- Retail
- Closes: When available roles are filled
Join our retail team as a volunteer—meet awesome people, learn new skills, and have fun while making a difference!
Continue readingVolunteer Retail Assistant - Ellesmere Port Superstore
- Ellesmere Port
- Retail
- Closes: When available roles are filled
Calling all Interior lovers, ‘Handy Andy’s’ or Hinch cleaning fans; If you’ve been looking to volunteer, and you love to help people, enjoy a spot of cleaning or DIY, this could be the role for you.
Continue readingVolunteer Retail Assistant - Frodsham
- Frodsham
- Retail
- Closes: When available roles are filled
Join our retail team as a volunteer—meet awesome people, learn new skills, and have fun while making a difference!
Continue readingLocal Leaflet Volunteer
- Claire House
- Fundraising & Communications
- Closes: When available roles are filled
Hit the streets with us as a Leaflet Support Volunteer—get active, spread the word, and help power a great cause in your community!
Continue readingVolunteer Raffle Prize Finder
- Remote
- Fundraising & Communications
- Closes: When available roles are filled
Join Claire House as a Volunteer Raffle Prize Finder and become a vital part of creating magical moments for seriously ill children—by using your charm and initiative to unlock amazing prize donations from local businesses, you’ll help turn everyday events into unforgettable fundraisers!"
Continue readingVolunteer Claire Bear
- Remote
- Fundraising & Communications
- Closes: When available roles are filled
Step into the Claire Bear suit and help spread joy and awareness for Claire House by meeting our community with a smile!
Continue readingVolunteer Maintenance Assistant
- Hospice
- Support Services
- Closes: When available roles are filled
Join the team that keeps Claire House running. Are you handy with a toolkit? Love fixing things or just enjoy rolling up your sleeves to help out? Come and join the friendly Facilities Team at Claire House Children’s Hospice and make a real difference!
Continue readingVolunteer Therapies Driver
- Hospice
- Care
- Closes: When available roles are filled
Our volunteer drivers are more than just a lift—they’re a lifeline. By bringing parents in for therapies appointments and offering a friendly face, you'll help to ensure they can access vital support.
Continue readingFrequently asked questions
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No! We welcome all skills and experience at Claire House. We’ll try to match you with a role that’ll make the most of your talents.
Some roles such as family support may require additional qualifications/experience. This will be outlined in the role description.
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We have opportunities available for all ages. Our Hero Awards are designed for young volunteers and fundraising events are open to all.
Some roles do have a minimum age requirement such as hospice-based roles (18+) and retail shops (16+).
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Tasks will be outlined in role descriptions. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
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It depends on the role! We try to offer as much flexibility as possible. Retail and fundraising offer our most ad-hoc and flexible volunteering opportunities.
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Yes! Please complete our application form and we’ll take it from there. If you have any questions or would like to speak to a member of the team before applying, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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It depends on the role! This will be mentioned in the role description. Hospice-based roles require a DBS check which will be conducted free of charge.
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Yes! We offer training to every volunteer to make sure you feel comfortable in your role.
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Your volunteer line manager or the volunteering team are always on hand if you have any questions.
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Lots of people make new friends, build confidence and develop skills through volunteering. It’s a great way to feel good by giving something back too. We try to give every volunteer the best experience possible.
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Yes! With the Claire House Hero Awards young people have the chance to be more involved with Claire House. With different awards and activities for every age, sign up to get started on your heroic quest.
We also accept volunteers aged 16 and over in our retail shops. Fundraising events are open to all as long as you have parental permission and supervision.