WE NEED YOU!

WHY WE THINK YOU SHOULD VOLUNTEER

Bury Hospice not only needs funds raising for its new appeal to build a new Hospice but also individuals who are caring, selfless and want to do something worthwhile and useful with their spare time. Interestingly during this economic downfall hundreds of school-leavers, sixth-formers, college students and graduates are struggling to find work! There appears to be a catch 22 with employment, if you have qualifications then you need work experience and if you have work experience then you need qualifications. So why not think ahead?

Unemployment is higher then ever so the competition is also pretty tough - you need something that will make you and your CV stand out from the crowd. So you've had a couple of part-time jobs and helped out by baby-sitting the next door neighbours kids, but does this really mean you are a keen, dilligent, worthwhile employee? Set an example, show that you care about the people in your community, that you are capable of working alongside people from all walks of life and that you have a willingness to devote your time to something you believe in.

Even if it is only a few hours at the weekend before football practice or maybe three evenings a fortnight after college - you can tailor-make the volunteering to suit your own lifestyle and needs. Just think of how you are benefiting the lives of others, working in a team constructed to deliver well-being for the terminally-ill.

So what roles are there? You can volunteer at the Hospice, Charity Shops (Bury, Ramsbottom, Prestwich & Radcliffe), the Lottery or at Fundraising Events put on by the Hospice or even yourself! Think you like the sound of it?

Get in touch @

Hospice Tel: 0161 725 9800

Fundraising Office: 0161 797 1748

Email: vsc@buryhospice.org.uk

Or if you fancy just making a donation/ setting up a standing order for the appeal 'Building a new Hospice for Bury' please call the Capital Appeal Line on 0161 763 1545.

"Cheers!" from Lisa Riley

A big THANKYOU to everyone who came along and supported our Public Appeal at Debenhams, The Rock in Bury on Thursday September 9^th! We had a great turn out and raised £500 towards Building a new Hospice for Bury which is brilliant news! Lisa Riley, Noreen Kershaw, Ben Thompson and Sam Aston all came along to join in the fun and give their support! We’ve had press coverage from Tower FM, The Bury Times, The Manchester Evening News, Granada and more! Check out the link below from Sunday 12th September Evening News and don’t forget to look-up our page for future updates & events!!!

http://www.itv.com/granada/hospice-appeal72623/    

'T' minus 18 hours and counting

So here we are, the eve of our Capital Appeal launch!  Our Celebrity Supporters have all confirmed their attendance at tomorrow's launch, our hosts Debenhams have been wonderful as ever, all of the promotional literature and supplies have arrived and all we need to do now is get a good night's sleep and pray for a 'quiet' news day tomorrow to ensure maximum press coverage.

The people of Bury really do deserve a Bigger and Better Hospice.  Tomorrow begins the final fundraising push to ensure that ambition becomes a reality!

Please come down to Debenhams if you can and support us!  We'll be there from 3pm - 7pm and, for the first hour or so, will be joined by Lisa Riley, Ben Thompson, Sam Aston and Noreen Kershaw.

See you tomorrow
Claire!

Notoriously Difficult 2nd Post (originally posted Wednesday 25th August)

OK, so it's taken two weeks not one for me to post the second post. Been very busy and a lot has been going on. Capital Appeal Launch is now confirmed for 4pm on Thursday 9th September at the new Debenhams store on the Rock in Bury. Bury Hospice staff, volunteers and supporters will be there between 4pm and 8pm handing out leaflets. collecting money and encouraging people to take a step in the right direction.


Come along and show your support (and grab a few bargains at the Debenhams Mega Sale!) We will be joined throughout the four-hour slot by celebrities connected with Bury who will be coming along to show their support too.

Website is nearly finished, text-to-donate almost sorted and plans well underway for the Thanksgiving Dinner.

Think that's all to update you on for now so I'll sign off

Claire

Historic First Post (Originally posted Wednesday 11th August)

So here it is, the Bury Hospice Capital Appeal first blog post. Much excitement at the moment. We're working up to the public launch which will take place on Thursday 9th September. We're also organising the first big Fundraising event of the Appeal, a Thanksgiving Dinner to be held at the Village Hotel, Bury on Thursday 25th November 2010 - Thanksgiving Day.

Click back soon for more updates  (Originally posted Wednesday 11th August)