Marie Curie
Volunteer Companion - Brighton & Hove, Sussex
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Have people ever said you're a great listener, or that your calm presence is comforting? Marie Curie is inviting compassionate, everyday people to join our Companion Team, supporting individuals across Brighton & Hove who are living with a terminal diagnosis.
This is your chance to be a reassuring presence, a friendly face, and a source of comfort for someone navigating one of life’s most challenging journeys.
As a Companion Volunteer, you’ll build meaningful connections by visiting regularly with someone in your community, sharing conversation, and simply being there. It’s the small moments that can make the biggest difference.
Availability: Up to 3 hours per week
Time: Flexible to suit your schedule
Locations: Brighton & Hove, Sussex
Criteria: Aged 18 or over
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What you’ll do:
- Visit a person weekly in their home and spend time with them and their family members
- Offer conversation and listen
- Help someone express what matters most to them
- Support carers or family members by giving them a short break
- Pass along helpful information
- Provide kindness and reassurance to families and carers, including through bereavement
Why you’d be a great fit:
- Patient, empathetic, and a natural listener
- Kind and courteous towards others
- Calm and grounded during sensitive moments
- Comfortable completing a short phone call about your visit and occasionally using email
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What you can expect:
- Full 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 expenses reimbursed
- Access to discounts on shopping, dining, travel and more
- 15% discount in-store at our Marie Curie Shops (Terms & Conditions apply)
Want to know more before applying?
Find out more about our Companion Service here or contact our Volunteer Services Team - southcompanion@mariecurie.org.uk
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