Inspiring young hearts with kindness from an early age

• Complete any activity: Receive a personalised thank you message from the Blythe House team.
• Complete any 3 activities: Earn a certificate of achievement and a Stan Blythe Buddies badge to show off your volunteering pride.

Our youngest supporters join as Blythe Buddies, participating in simple, creative activities to express care and appreciation. This will appeal to children who want to make a difference in gentle and meaningful ways. With encouragement from family, teachers or group leaders, they can get involved in age-appropriate activities that nurture empathy, creativity, and a sense of community.

Suggested Activities:

• Complete a Blythe-themed colouring sheet.
• Record or write a thank-you message for hospice staff and volunteers (with adult help).
• Make thank-you cards to brighten the day of someone at Blythe House.
• Collecting loose change in jam jars or creating their own ‘collection pot’
• Participate in annual hospice events like Toddler Toddle, Go Blue for Blythe, Jingle Bell Jog, or Christmas Jumper Day.
• Create something to represent Blythe House, such as:
  • A drawing or painting
  • A collage
  • A story or poem
  • A Lego model or junk craft
    (Adult support is encouraged for all activities.)

Inspiring young hearts with kindness

• Complete any activity: Receive a personalised thank you message from the Blythe House team.
• Complete any 3 activities: Earn a certificate of achievement and a Stan Blythe Buddies badge to show off your volunteering pride.

Growing awareness and engagement

Children at this age can deepen their involvement by raising awareness, fundraising, and expressing thanks in more active ways.

Suggested Activities:

• Spread the word about Blythe House to family, friends, classmates via:
  • Letters, presentations, or posters
• Fundraise by organising or taking part in:
  • Sponsored challenges
  • Sales of toys, books, cakes, or crafts, teddy tombola
  • Events like movie nights or talent shows with ticket sales
  • Baking cakes or treats (with adult support) for fundraising or events
  • Helping with family-run stalls at events or fayres
• Create thank-you cards or letters for supporters and care team members.
• Continue creating representations of Blythe House (artwork, stories, Lego builds, etc.).
• Collecting loose change in jam jars or creating their own ‘collection pot’
• Donating toys, books or clothing to our charity shops, with a note about why they’re donating
• Participate in annual hospice events like Toddler Toddle, Go Blue for Blythe, Jingle Bell Jog, or Christmas Jumper Day.

Leading with passion and purpose

• Complete any activity: Receive a personalised thank you message from the Blythe House team.
• Complete any 3 activities: Receive a certificate of achievement and a Stan Blythe Legends badge.
• Complete any 4 activities: Earn a Keyring (or similar exclusive item) recognising your leadership and commitment.

Older teens take on more responsibility, organise large-scale efforts, and develop valuable skills for their futures.

Suggested Activities:

• Raise awareness by organising talks and distributing leaflets at schools, colleges, clubs, or community groups.
• Fundraise independently by:
  • Participating in hospice events
  • Planning and running sales, movie nights, sports events, and other fundraisers
  • Creating online fundraising pages for personal challenges (e.g., runs, Tough Mudder)
• Support charity shops through donations.
• Bake for coffee mornings and community events.
• Social media takeovers or helping to create youth-friendly content (with guidance)
• Explore wider volunteering opportunities to meet people, build CV skills, and make a difference locally.