Why should I volunteer? If you’re looking to boost your job prospects and add something special to your CV so you can stand out from the crowd, we can help you. Expand When you volunteer with us you’ll learn new skills. So if you’re looking to boost your job prospects and add something special to your CV so you can stand out from the crowd, we can help you. If you’re winding down from work and looking for something new to spend your time on, then we can offer you the chance to make new friends, stay busy and be part of our team.
Will I get training? We’ll support you every step of the way. Expand Yes, don’t worry we’ll support you every step of the way to make sure you get the most out of your time with us.
What does Bluebell Wood do? Bluebell Wood is a home from home for families facing the toughest of times, with a comfy lounge and beautiful gardens. Expand Bluebell Wood is a home from home for families facing the toughest of times, with a comfy lounge and beautiful gardens. We’re always cooking up mouth-watering meals and tasty treats in the kitchen for families. There’s also plenty of fun activities for children to try, including soft play, arts and crafts, music therapy and much more. We believe that every family deserves to make magical memories with their child, whether they have years, months, weeks or days together.
Is it a big commitment? We have volunteers who help us every other Tuesday, for a few hours each Saturday or just at term time to fit round school. Expand No, it doesn’t have to be. We have volunteers who help us every other Tuesday, for a few hours each Saturday, term time only to fit round school, or on set dates for events- so whatever time you can give, we’re incredibly grateful.
What can I do? Our volunteers help at the hospice; in the Care Team, gardening, housekeeping, catering, with admin and on reception. Expand Our volunteers help at the hospice; in the Care Team, gardening, housekeeping, catering, with admin and on reception. They can also help out at our events or even hold their own too! If you have your own special skill that you think would be useful to share, then we’d love to hear from you. We even have a volunteer who creates our legendary chocolate explosions, so why don’t you tell us about your talent?
How do I get involved? We're so glad you asked! All you need to do is email our Volunteering Team on [email protected] or call 01909 517 360. To see our current opportunities head on over to our current volunteering opportunities page. Expand We're so glad you asked! All you need to do is email our Volunteering Team on [email protected] or call 01909 517 360. To see our current opportunities head on over to our current volunteering opportunities page.
Air Compressors and Blowers North Air Compressors and Blowers are a Sheffield based air compressor and vacuum supply, service and repair company. Expand Air Compressors and Blowers are a Sheffield based air compressor and vacuum supply, service and repair company with 18 factory trained service technicians based in the North of England. They are the UK's largest distributor for Gardner Denver products and have technicians available 24/7.
Savoo Savoo is a free online fundraising platform that uses web searches to donate to UK charities. You can now show your support for Bluebell Wood by using Savoo Search, Save and Raise as your online shopping platform. It costs you absolutely nothing to do, but you’ll still be helping to raise money and make a difference to our children and their families. Expand Savoo is a free online fundraising platform that uses web searches to donate to UK charities. You can now show your support for Bluebell Wood by using Savoo Search, Save and Raise as your online shopping platform. It costs you absolutely nothing to do, but you’ll still be helping to raise money and make a difference to our children and their families.
eBay for Charity eBay for Charity is a simple way to support Bluebell Wood while buying and selling items on eBay. Expand eBay for Charity is a simple way to support Bluebell Wood while buying and selling items on eBay. For more information, please visit the eBay for Charity website.
Easyfundraising Easyfundraising is a great way for you to raise money for us just by shopping online with thousands of stores. And the best part is you don’t pay anything extra. Expand Easyfundraising is a great way for you to raise money for us just by shopping online with thousands of stores. And the best part is you don’t pay anything extra. Visit the easyfundraising website and download the donation reminder. Then whenever you shop online with a participating store the reminder will let you know that a donation will be made to us if you shop via easyfundraising. We’ll receive on average five per cent of your purchase directly from the store.
The Giving Machine The Giving Machine is an award winning charity based on a simple but powerful idea – making giving free and easy for you. Expand The Giving Machine is an award winning charity based on a simple but powerful idea – making giving free and easy for you. If you buy something at an online shop we’ve directed you to then your purchase automatically generates a sales commission. As a charity and not-for-profit organisation, they turn the commission you’ve generated into a charitable donation and pass it on to us to so we can support our families.
Amazon Smile Amazon Smile works just like the normal Amazon website, but when you buy eligible items using Amazon Smile, then you can create real ones at Bluebell Wood. Expand Amazon Smile works just like the normal Amazon website, but when you buy eligible items using Amazon Smile, then you can create real ones at Bluebell Wood. That’s because 0.5% of whatever you spend comes to support local children at the hospice. Now, isn’t that a reason to smile?
What services does Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice offer? We care for children and young adults with a range of complex medical needs. Expand The support we give to families depends entirely on your needs. We care for children and young adults with a range of complex medical needs. Our services include short breaks, day care, support in the community, 24 hour urgent response and end of life care. Sibling support is also at the heart of our work, as well as counselling and bereavement services, hospice at home help and support for young adults.
How do I refer a child or young adult? All referrals should be made directly to our Care Team. Expand All referrals should be made directly to our Care Team. They can be made by anybody connected with a child or young adult including doctors, relatives, health visitors, social workers, schools and paediatricians. You can find out more about making a referral here.
Does the hospice receive any government funding? We receive around 10% of our funding from the government. Expand We receive around 10% of our funding from the government.
How much does it cost to run Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice? It costs around £14,000 a day to provide all of our services. Expand It costs around £14,000 a day to provide all of our services, and around 85% of that is raised through wonderful work of our supporters.
How many children can stay at the hospice? We have eight bedrooms for children and young adults, as well as accommodation for families. Expand We have eight bedrooms for children and young adults, as well as accommodation for families. We also have two ‘end of life’ suites; which we call Primrose and Forget-me-not.
Can I stay with my child overnight? Of course you can, we welcome families staying at the hospice when their child is here. Expand Of course you can, we welcome families staying at the hospice when their child is here. We have double en-suite bedrooms for families to relax in and each of the children’s bedrooms has a sofa bed, so you can stay in the same room as your child if you wish.
Do I need to stay with my child at the hospice? If your child is coming to Bluebell Wood for their first stay, we ask that a parent is present. Expand If your child is coming to Bluebell Wood for their first stay, we ask that a parent is present. This is so our Care Team can get to know your child. After that, we are happy for parents to bring their children to stay with us by themselves, so you can take a break while we care for your child.
What are respite breaks? These are short breaks at our hospice which give you the chance to recharge your batteries whilst being able to come and go from Bluebell Wood as you wish. Expand These are short breaks at our hospice which give you the chance to recharge your batteries whilst being able to come and go from Bluebell Wood as you wish.
Do you support children and families from a certain area? We support children and families across South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire, North Nottinghamshire and North Lincolnshire. Expand We support children and families across South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire, North Nottinghamshire and North Lincolnshire.
What does it cost for families to stay at the hospice? All of our services are completely free to families who are referred to Bluebell Wood. Expand All of our services are completely free to families who are referred to Bluebell Wood.
What services does Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice offer? The support we give to families depends entirely on your needs. Expand The support we give to families depends entirely on your needs. We care for children and young adults with a range of complex medical needs. Our services include short breaks, day care, support in the community, 24 hour urgent response and end of life care. Sibling support is also at the heart of our work, as well as counselling and bereavement services, hospice at home help and support for young adults.
Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber of Commerce Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber will be the voice of business in the locality and a driving force to support member’s productivity and profitability in challenging global markets. Expand Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber will be the voice of business in the locality and a driving force to support member’s productivity and profitability in challenging global markets.