Marie Curie
Companion Volunteer - Musgrove Park Hospital
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Companion Volunteers
Companion Volunteers give time and emotional support to people with a terminal illness and their families. As a Companion Volunteer at Musgrove Park Hospital, you’ll provide company, a listening ear, emotional or practical support to someone. You’ll be the person they can chat with and rely on for friendly, social interaction or signpost to helpful information. They provide friendly, personalised support to people in their last year of life.
Availability: Up to 3 hours per week
Time: Flexible to suit your schedule
Locations: Musgrove Park Hospital, 48 Parkfield Drive, Tangier
Criteria: Minimum 18 years of age. Driving Licence an advantage but not essential
What you’ll do:
- Visit different patients at the Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham
- Each visit may be with a different person, offering variety and new conversations
- Share a cup of tea, a chat, or simply quiet companionship
- Listen to stories, memories, or just talk about the everyday
You’d be a great fit if you’re:
- Caring and compassionate nature
- Patience and good listening skills
- Comfortable with sensitive topics, such as death, dying and bereavement
- Able to commit to 3 hours a week
- Comfortable with email and completing a brief visit report
- Respectful of boundaries and confidentiality
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What you’ll gain:
- Training, ongoing guidance and wellbeing support
- Recognition for your time and effort
- Updates on the difference you’re making
- Long Service Awards
- Be part of the UK’s leading end-of-life charity
- Travel and expenses covered
- Access to discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, and more
- 15% discount in-store at our Marie Curie Shops (Terms & Conditions apply)
Need more information?
Find out more about our Companion Service here [https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/services/companion] or contact our Volunteer Services Officer Sarah-Jane Trevor E: SarahJane.Trevor@mariecurie.org.uk
About Marie Curie
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.
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