Patient-facing Volunteering Opportunities

At St Luke’s, we care for and support people who are living with advanced and often complex illnesses, their families and carers. We have a number of patient-facing volunteer roles which involve supporting our patients, their families and friends, at our Little Common Lane & Ecclesall Road South sites. There are plenty of opportunities to develop your skills, gain valuable experience working in a caring profession, meet new people and help them improve and make the most of their lives, and make a positive impact on the Sheffield community. Whatever your interests or expertise, there’s a place for you to get involved.

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Explore our current opportunities

Beauty Therapist Volunteer

Our Wellbeing team are currently looking for Beauty Therapist Volunteers who are able to offer 3 hrs per week (am or pm) to join the team offering relaxation and wellbeing to our patients. This role will include delivering manicures, pedicures, facial skincare, eyebrow and lash treatments, and applying makeup competently, safely & appropriately, whilst being aware of contra-indications or precautions and adapting treatments accordingly. (Age 18+, NVQ Level 2 minimum required)

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Complementary Therapist Volunteer

Our Wellbeing team are currently looking for Complementary Therapist Volunteers who are able to offer 3 - 4 hrs per week depending on availability between 10.00 am to 3pm to join the team offering relaxation and wellbeing to our patients. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate compassion and communicate in a friendly manner. (Age 18+, Aromatherapy (L3) and or Massage (L3) and or Reflexology (L3) and or Reiki (L2) required)

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Hairdressing Volunteer

Our Wellbeing team are currently looking for Hairdressing Volunteers who are able to offer 3 - 4 hrs per week depending on availability between 10.00 am to 3pm, providing a friendly and dignified service to our clients and patients. As a Volunteer Hairdresser, you will provide haircuts, as well as washing and styling. Othr duties would include salon upkeep and communicating with staff about patient needs. (Age 18+, NVQ Level 2 minimum required).

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Hospitality Volunteer

We are looking for volunteers who can join our hospitality team during our busy lunchtime period. This is a flexible role and can be discussed to fit in with our teams and the time you have available. A hospitality volunteer role involves providing a welcoming, supportive, and comfortable environment, by assisting with refreshments, serving food, helping with wayfinding, offering companionship, and maintaining tidy communal areas with a focus on patient/visitor comfort. 18+.

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Reception Volunteer

We are looking for volunteers who can join our reception team during the week in the morning or afternoon. This particular role will be to assist the team with reception duties, covering breaks during our busy periods when the majority of our visitors arrive. You will demonstrate excellent customer service skills to support and assist with the smooth running of our reception area. We are looking for individuals who can help provide a welcoming, friendly, helpful and well managed environment and be able to engage with a wide range of visitors. 18+.

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Joe says being a volunteer has changed his life

“It has completely changed my outlook on life and what is important and what matters,” says Joe Shepherd, who volunteered weekly at our Ecclesall Road South Site.

“It has impacted on me in ways I can’t describe – I don’t quite have the words for it but it has been an eye-opening experience."

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Joe Shepherd St Lukes Patient and Family Support Volunteer 2025

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How to apply

The quickest and easiest way to apply is by completing our online application form

If you’d prefer a paper copy of our Volunteer Application, feel free to contact our team or pop into one of our St Luke’s shops. To get in touch with our Volunteer team, email us at [email protected] or call 0114 235 7548.

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