Marie Curie
Community Engagement Volunteer - East Dunbartonshire
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Community Engagement Volunteer - East Dunbartonshire
Volunteer Opportunity: Community Engagement Volunteer – Libraries (East Dunbartonshire)
Be the voice of Marie Curie in your local library network
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We’re looking for dedicated Community Engagement Volunteers to support Marie Curie’s outreach efforts across libraries in East Dunbartonshire. This is a unique opportunity to help raise awareness of the vital support services Marie Curie offers to people living with terminal illness and their families.
Why Volunteer with Us?
At Marie Curie, we believe everyone should have access to the care and support they need at the end of life. By volunteering with us, you’ll help ensure our services are visible and accessible in trusted public spaces — especially local libraries.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Community Engagement Volunteer supporting libraries, you will:
- Take responsibility for 3–6 local libraries, depending on your location.
- Build positive relationships with library staff and engage with library users where appropriate.
- Monitor stock levels of Marie Curie information materials and top them up as needed.
- Record stock checks and activity using a simple Microsoft Office form and return it to the Community Engagement Team.
- Look out for additional opportunities within the library to share Marie Curie’s Information & Support resources.
- Act as a local ambassador for Marie Curie, promoting our services and values.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome volunteers who are:
- Passionate about improving care for people with terminal illness and their loved ones.
- Active in their local community and able to share Marie Curie’s vision.
- Strong communicators with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Team players who can collaborate with staff and fellow volunteers.
- Committed to upholding our values of honesty, openness, and integrity.
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What You’ll Gain
- A meaningful opportunity to support a cause that matters.
- A chance to develop new skills or share your existing expertise.
- Full training and ongoing support from our Community Engagement Team.
- Reimbursement of agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses.
- A rewarding experience that contributes to your personal and professional growth.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re enthusiastic about community engagement and want to help ensure everyone has access to the support they need, we’d love to hear from you
Apply now and become a part of something truly meaningful.
Marie Curie is committed to being a diverse and inclusive charity. We aim to demonstrate support for all our staff and volunteers, valuing each individual’s contribution regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, civil partnership status, disability, nationality, race, religion or belief. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to our staff and volunteers and to taking steps to ensure our staff and volunteers are protected from discrimination.
For more information or if you have any questions regarding this volunteer role, please contact the Volunteer Centre on recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk [recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk] or on 0800 304 7032.
ABOUT US
Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 6,500 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.
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At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone - staff and volunteers alike - supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you - your experience, perspective and voice.
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