Hospice Trustee - Volunteer in St Leonards

We’re looking for Trustees to help guide the Hospice's future and ensure it continues to serve people in Hastings and Rother for years to come. This is an opportunity to make a difference at a strategic level, and no previous Trustee experience is required – just a commitment to our values.

New Trustees will help St Michael’s Hospice make strong, well‑informed decisions at a time when demand for palliative and end‑of‑life care is growing and the environment for charities is increasingly challenging. By contributing to Board discussions and strategic planning, new Trustees will help ensure the Hospice remains financially resilient, well governed and focused on delivering high‑quality, compassionate care. Their input will support the Board as it balances sustainability with accessibility, making sure services continue to meet the needs of patients, families and carers. The role will also help strengthen the Board’s oversight of future priorities, including plans for the Hospice’s buildings and long‑term development. These decisions will shape how many people the Hospice can support and the quality of care it can provide for years to come. Overall, the Trustees’ contribution will help safeguard the Hospice’s ability to provide free, specialist care and support to people facing serious illness, dying and loss – now and in the future.

We’re looking for Trustees who are committed to the mission and values of St Michael’s Hospice, including kindness, respect, inclusivity and innovation. Our Trustees are united in helping the organisation deliver on its charitable purpose. Trustees should bring sound judgement, integrity and the ability to think strategically, contributing insight and perspective to Board discussions. We welcome people who can work collaboratively as part of a supportive Board, offering constructive challenge while helping shape the organisation’s future direction and governance. Experience in areas such as volunteer impact and contribution, health and safety, property and facilities management, digital transformation, or campaigning, influencing and advocacy is particularly valuable. We also welcome experience from other areas that may be relevant to the work of the Hospice. No prior Board or Trustee experience is required. We’re keen to hear from people who are motivated to make a difference and who are willing to contribute their time, experience and perspective to support the Hospice. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, and we particularly encourage applications from groups currently under‑represented on our Board – including women, younger people, and people from ethnically diverse backgrounds.

St Michael’s Hospice is seeking new Trustees to join its Board at an important point in the organisation’s development. The Board brings together people with a shared commitment to the Hospice’s purpose and values. Trustees work closely with the Chair, Chief Executive and senior leadership team in an open and constructive way, supporting good decision‑making and long‑term planning. The Board’s role is to help ensure the Hospice remains well governed, financially resilient and focused on delivering compassionate, high‑quality care. The Hospice is navigating a period of increasing demand for specialist palliative and end‑of‑life care, alongside a challenging funding environment. Like many hospices, it relies on a combination of NHS funding and income generated through fundraising and other activities. The Board plays a key role in overseeing financial sustainability while safeguarding the quality, accessibility and integrity of services. Looking ahead, there is also an opportunity to plan for the future of the Hospice’s buildings and facilities. Exploring options for a new or redeveloped hospice could allow the organisation to care for more people and improve the experience of patients, families, staff and volunteers. These decisions will shape the Hospice for many years to come and require thoughtful oversight at Board level. New Trustees will contribute to Board discussions that set strategic direction, review progress and support the organisation through change. There will also be opportunities to take part in Board sub‑committees or short‑term working groups linked to key priorities, and to act as an ambassador for the Hospice and its work. This role offers the chance to help guide a respected hospice through an important phase and support its mission to provide compassionate care to people facing serious illness, dying and loss.