16/06/2026
Volunteer Spotlight: Julie
As part of National Volunteer Week, we're celebrating the incredible volunteers who make a difference in our community every day.
Julie has been volunteering with us for many years and has worn many hats over that time. One of those special roles is supporting patients and staff as a volunteer in the oncology day ward.
Julie, what have you learned through volunteering in the oncology day ward?
"It was a pleasure to be asked to be a volunteer in the chemo ward. I was also involved with the fundraising to buy equipment for the ward.
The chemo unit started on Valentine's Day in 2018, and I am the only original volunteer still volunteering in this space..
I get a lot out of volunteering because it helps the nurses, who are really busy and do a great job in very cramped conditions. Having been through chemo myself and having to travel over the hill for treatment, it is wonderful that people do not have to travel.
As a volunteer, you get to read the room, as it were, to see whether people want to have a chat or just have some quiet time. Being a volunteer, you need to be calm and gentle, and go about tasks quietly."
Thank you, Julie, for your years of dedication, compassion, and service. Your lived experience, kindness, and commitment have made a real difference to those we support.
