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Companion Volunteer

Closing for application : 01 May 2025

Make a meaningful difference in someone's life by volunteering as a Marie Curie Companion, offering much needed companionship, emotional support and a helping hand during a challenging time.

Skills:

Listening & Communication Problem Solving & Critical Thinking Resilience & Staying Positive Leadership & People Management Teamwork & Collaboration Project Management & Organization Emotional Intelligence & Empathy Networking & Relationship Building

Age: 18 - 100

When: Flexible

Where: Onsite And Hybrid

Become a Marie Curie Companion Volunteer

Location: Community Based in Surrey, Sussex and Bournemouth, Dorset

Commitment: 3 hours/week

Min Age: 18+

Driving: Not essential, but helpful

Criminal Record Check: Yes

Other Checks: 2 non-family references required

*Volunteers are not expected to cover all the areas mentioned

About the role

Marie Curie provides a vital service to those living with a terminal illness and their families. Your time helps reduce loneliness, offer emotional care, and assist with small tasks, allowing carers to take a break.

What you will do

Visit people in their homes or care setting
Provide friendly support and care
Help with tasks like making tea/coffee or going to appointments
Offer emotional support and signpost to services
Provide information and support around fuel poverty and accessing available resources
Complete a short report at the end of each visit

What we need from you

Empathy, patience, and good listening skills
Reliability and a commitment to weekly visits
Respect for privacy and dignity
Familiarity with basic IT – Microsoft Office, Email

What you'll gain

Full training over 1 day and ongoing support throughout
Reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses each month
A chance to make a real difference

Marie Curie is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and their families and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Marie Curie will treat all volunteers fairly and with respect. We will not discriminate on the basis of disability, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sex (i.e. gender), sexual orientation, religion or faith, or gender reassignment. We will not discriminate on the basis of age, unless the responsibilities of a role require us to do so in order to safeguard our volunteers and/or service users.

Please note you must already reside in the UK to apply for this opportunity

For more information or if you have any questions regarding this volunteer role, please contact us [email protected] quoting Ref: 6255