We ask all prospective volunteers to fill in an application form which you will you can download below.
Receipt of satisfactory references is followed by an informal interview
We then arrange for you to attend a two-day orientation programme. During this, you will gain an overview of the services offered by the Hospice and hear the experiences of current volunteers. 
At the end of the programme, we will discuss together the areas that appeal to you and arrange work experience with an experienced volunteer, enabling you to find a niche in the organisation.

Patient contact roles are subject to Criminal Records Bureau disclosure checks at the required level. You can read more about this below. 

If you would like to find out more about becoming a volunteer at St Peter’s, please contact Jenni Travers, Head of Volunteer Resources, by telephone on 0117 915 9448 or email her on This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

You can download our application form here and post it to

Jenni Travers
Head of Volunteer Resources
St Peter’s Hospice
Charlton Road
Brentry
Bristol BS10 6NL

Or you can email your completed form to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Information for potential volunteers relating to Criminal Records Bureau disclosure checks

Patient contact roles are subject to Criminal Records Bureau disclosure checks at the required level.

1. Rehabilitation of Offenders

St Peter’s is committed to the fair treatment of its staff, potential staff or users of its services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical / mental disability or offending background.

The hospice promotes equality of opportunity for all individuals with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.

We undertake not to discriminate unfairly against anyone who has previous criminal convictions and having a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to involvement as a volunteer with the hospice.

2. Criminal Records Bureau Checks

Based on a thorough risk assessment, some of the volunteer roles in our organization are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and require a satisfactory CRB check before an appointment can be confirmed.

• An Enhanced Check is required for the following volunteer roles:

Nurse, Complementary Therapist, Bereavement, FLAGS, Family Support, Chaplaincy,

• A Standard Check is required for the following volunteer roles:

General roles in Day Hospices and In Patient Units, Flowers and Plant care, 
Diversional activities, Banking, Trustee, Driver, Hairdresser.

It is our policy to encourage anyone who is interested in being considered for any of these roles to provide details of any criminal convictions – spent or unspent – early on in the discussion process. You can do this by writing separately, in confidence, to Jenni Travers, Head of Volunteer Resources. This information would only be disclosed to a manager or supervisor if it was necessary for the particular assignment.