Make a meaningful difference at life’s most important moments, offer comfort, dignity, and compassion when it matters most.
We are looking for a caring and dedicated Volunteer End-of-Life Doula to support patients and their families in their own homes.
This is a deeply rewarding role for someone who is empathetic, reliable, and committed to offering emotional and practical support during a sensitive and important time.
If you have or are working towards a nationally recognised qualification as an End-of-Life Doula, we would love to hear from you.
Time Commitments
Minimum of 4 hours a week. Our services operate 7 days a week.
Clinical Responsibilities
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Provide Doula support to patients in their homes within the St Gemma’s catchment area.
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Assess needs and agree an engagement plan.
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Work with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care, provide updates on patients’ condition, and record all activity on SystmOne.
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Maintain standards of care, ensuring dignity, respect and integrity.
Scope of Responsibilities
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Provide practical and emotional end-of-life support, including:
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Assisting with daily tasks (e.g. meals, household help).
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Encouraging social engagement.
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Supporting coordination with services.
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Supporting advance care planning where appropriate.
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Providing end-of-life information.
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Supporting decision-making.
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Listening without judgement.
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Supporting spiritual needs if requested.
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Supporting loved ones through grief.
Administrative Responsibilities
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Complete all patient records on SystmOne.
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Comply with St Gemma’s policies, including consent, use of materials, and confidentiality of patient information.
A DBS check will be required for this post.
For an informal chat, please call Shona Eyre on 0113 2185193 or email her at [email protected].
If you need support to apply, please contact our Volunteer Services Team on [email protected] or call 0113 2185193.
St Gemma’s Hospice is a Leeds-based charity providing expert care and support for local people with life-limiting and terminal illnesses. We offer care to patients and their carers in the Hospice’s In-Patient Unit, through the St Gemma’s community team, and via our day services, which include a Day Hospice and Out-Patient Department.
St Gemma’s welcomes and provides care to everyone regardless of people’s age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or diagnosis. Our care is always completely free of charge.
St Gemma’s is the largest hospice in Yorkshire and one of the largest in the UK.
