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From Munich to Dorset: Kilian’s Volunteering Placement
Over the past two months, we have been delighted to welcome Kilian, a student from Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich, who joined Lewis-Manning Hospice as part of an Intercultural Project while training to become a teacher. The project provides students with the...
Celebrating Karen’s Secondment at Lewis-Manning
In September we said a fond farewell to Karen, who has been volunteering on reception at the hospice every Friday morning for the past six months as part of the John Lewis Partnership Secondment programme. Karen quickly became a valued member of the Lewis-Manning...
Work Placement Students – Inspiring the next generation of supporters
Young people are playing an important role in supporting Lewis-Manning Hospice Care. So far this year, we have welcomed 35 Work placement students across our shops, Ecommerce, Fundraising and Marketing teams, along with 7 students completing their DofE placements with...
Volunteer Voices – Daisy
This month’s Volunteer Voices is a wonderful example of how volunteering can open doors, build confidence and create lasting connections. We’re delighted to share Daisy’s story. After joining us as a volunteer supporting our Marketing Team, Daisy’s passion, creativity...
Volunteer Voices – Meet Nikki
Volunteer Voices – Meet Nikki Nikki has been volunteering with us since January 2025, joining the charity on the very day our Ferndown shop opened. For Nikki, volunteering is much more than giving up a few hours each week, it's her way of giving back. When Nikki's...
Volunteer voices: Daniel
This month, we caught up with Daniel who is coming to the end of his industry placement. Daniel is a Level 3 T- Level student at Bournemouth & Poole College studying Digital Production, Design and Development. Daniel started his placement in June 2025, and after...