Marie Curie
Volunteer Companion - Carmarthenshire
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Marie Curie Companions provide friendly, practical support to people in the comfort of their own homes for up to three hours each week. As a Companion volunteer, you’ll be there to offer a listening ear, lend a helping hand with everyday tasks, or accompany someone on a trip to the shops.
You might also support people to enjoy the things that matter most to them – whether that’s cooking together, playing card games, gardening, or simply spending time talking about how they’re feeling. Every visit is shaped around the individual’s needs, interests and preferences.
Availability: 3 hours per week
Time: Flexible to suit your schedule
Location: Carmarthenshire
Criteria: Minimum 18 years of age
What you’ll do:
- Spend time each week visiting someone in their home and offering companionship
- Share a friendly chat, enjoy a cuppa together, or simply sit in peaceful company
- Listen to cherished memories, swap stories, or talk about everyday life
- Give carers or family members a short, well-deserved break
- Be a calm, reassuring presence when it matters most
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- Caring and compassionate nature
- Patient and a good listener
- Comfortable with sensitive topics such as death, dying and bereavement
- Comfortable using email and completing a short visit report
- Respect for confidentiality, boundaries and inclusive values
What you’ll gain:
- Flexibility to volunteer around your schedule
- A deep sense of purpose and connection
- Full training, ongoing support and wellbeing support
- A friendly volunteer network
- Recognition for your time
- Updates on the difference you’re making
- Long Service Awards
- Travel and 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?
Contact Volunteer Services Officer Rebecca Davies
T: 07714 921025
E: Rebecca.Davies1@mariecurie.org.uk
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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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.
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