Willow Burn Hospice

Willow Burn Hospice treasures the lives of people whose illnesses are no longer curable, enabling them to achieve the best quality of life. Our local hospice services provide a friendly and supportive environment in which everyone feels welcome.

Willow Burn Hospice
Recognition of Quality Volunteer Experience

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Retail Volunteers

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Retail Duty Volunteers

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Cafe Assistant Volunteer

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                      '•  A  monthly  volunteer  bulletin\n•  A  quarterly  Willow  Burn  Newsletter\n•  A  yearly  volunteer  survey\n•  Two  annual  celebration  events\n•  10%  off  in  the  Willows  Café  for  all  volunteers  with  your  ID\n•  The  Volunteer  Training  Passport',
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