Housekeeping volunteer - Rachel House, Kinross

• Childrens Hospices Across Scotland

• VO97963

Housekeeping volunteers are an essential part of the Rachel House Housekeeping Team. We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic people who take a pride in maintaining a homely environment to join the team.
The aim of this role is to work within a team to keep the hospice clean, tidy and welcoming. The Hospice should be a home from home for children and families who come to the hospice for rest and relaxation.
What activities will I be involved in?
Supporting the Housekeeping Team with general housekeeping duties such as:
Light housework
Vacuuming
General cleaning of bathrooms
Laundry
Changing beds
Cleaning of rooms
Clearing away after meal times when necessary
Assisting in the cleaning of low level windows
Tidying the art room, computer rooms and play areas
Toy cleaners work specifically within the Activities Team keeping toys clean and hygienic.
How much time should I offer?
You can volunteer on any day of the week, in the morning or afternoon for one half day or one full day. This can be discussed and agreed with with your Volunteer Manager and the Hospice Volunteering Development Manager.
What are the benefits to me?
Learning new skills
Using your existing skills
Getting more involved and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition.
Adding to your cv
Meeting new people
Having fun!
What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS?
Children and families will receive a homely welcome and a clean, tidy environment to help them feel relaxed in the hospice. Children we support are clinically vulnerable so having a clean, safe environment is crucial to their care
What else should I know?
This role is for those aged 18+ and requires membership of the PVG scheme (children only). There is a simple form to complete and we will assist you with this. You may already have a PVG form – if so you will only need to complete an update form. The process won’t cost you anything and having a criminal record will not automatically exclude you from volunteering. We will assess each applicant on an individual basis.
We will pay your out of pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy. CHAS is committed to providing a quality volunteering experience to all volunteers free from discrimination and prejudice. Ensuring that CHAS is an equal, diverse, and inclusive organisation improves the quality of care we provide, helps us reach more families and children, and maximises a wide variety of knowledge, experience and expertise.
We welcome volunteer applications from those who are refugees, asylum seekers, benefit claimants and those with a disability. We can provide more information on if you are allowed to volunteer and what adjustments we can put in place to ensure your volunteering experience is a positive one.
What's the next step?
If you would like additional information about the role please call 01577 866065 or email [email protected]. If you’re interested in the role you can apply online at https://volunteer.chas.org.uk/opportunities/110011-housekeeping-volunteer-kinross-2026-03-11

Experience required

What skills and abilities will I need to have?
An enjoyment of housework
A willingness and ability for a more energetic role
An outgoing and friendly personality
Patience, empathy, tact and understanding
An ability to represent CHAS enthusiastically and appropriately
An ability to relate to people of all ages
Good communication skills
Adhere to rules around GDPR and a strong understanding of confidentiality
Shared values with the organisation: respect, care, honesty, accountability

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