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People often say ‘I don’t know how you do your job’, as a nurse, it's an absolute privilege to care for these children and families.

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Stepping away from the day to day duties of care is simply bliss. Being able to be Mum and Dad again is the best gift ever and we are so grateful.
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We were dealing with what was one of the worst things imaginable, however, Little Bridge House made this difficult time a little bit easier.

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Did you know you can volunteer in a CHSW charity shop and gain a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at the same time?

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Children’s Hospice South West is run by extraordinary people, for remarkable families and supported by the most open hearted of people. I loved every second of it.

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Volunteer stories

Making the most of short and precious lives across the South West

Marilyn's story

Marilyn volunteers in our Little Bridge House reception

I began volunteering at Childrens Hospice South West approximately 11 years ago. Initially I wanted to be able to do something to "give back" and make a...

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Tim's Story

Tim uses his photography skills to support our vital work

Volunteers play an important role in so many aspects of what we do at Children’s Hospice South West. From gardeners to cooks, office helpers to event marshals...

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Theresa's Story

Theresa volunteers with the Sibling team at Little Harbour.

I started volunteering with Children’s Hospice South West at Little Harbour around four years ago, after I had previously been on one of the guided tours. What...

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Carol gets creative at Charlton Farm

Carol first heard about Children’s Hospice South West after...

Unsure of where to keep such a big bear, a friend suggested donating it to Charlton Farm , her local children’s hospice. Despite receiving a few funny looks...

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Ellie's story

Ellie has been volunteering for CHSW for many years and...

What is your volunteering role at CHSW? I support many CHSW fundraising and corporate events in Devon and Cornwall throughout the year. I regularly give...

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Mark volunteer at Children's Hospice South West

Mark's story

I really felt I wanted to give something back, just to do...

What is your volunteering role at CHSW? My voluntary role currently is threefold, I help out at the CHSW shop in Zetland road, covering all aspects of work...