Volunteer Companion - North Wales

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Skills

talent acquisition

About the role

Ever been told you that you're a good listener, or that your calm presence helps others feel at ease?

Companion Volunteers give time and emotional support to people with a terminal illness and their families. As a Companion Volunteer, 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.

Provide friendly, personalised support to people in their last year of life.

Availability: 3 hours per week

Time: Flexible to suit your schedule

Location: North Wales

Criteria: Minimum 18 years of age. Willing to submit a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application - Marie Curie will cover the cost for you

What you’ll do

Visit someone once a week in their home for a friendly chat
Listen and offer emotional support
Share helpful information if needed
Be a reassuring presence for families and carers
Signpost to relevant Marie Curie services

What we’re looking for

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

Full training, ongoing guidance and wellbeing support
A deep sense of purpose and human connection
An opportunity to give back to your community
Peer Support sessions
Recognition for your time
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)

Need more information

Find out more about our Companion service here or contact volunteer Services Ruth Gilford T: 07930 591 939 E: Ruth.Gilford@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.

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.