Volunteer Companion - Warwick Hospital

Ever been told you have a calming presence or you're great at putting individuals at ease simply by being there?

We’d love to tell you about our Companion Volunteer role taking place at Warwick Hospital. You don’t need a medical background or all the answers – just a kind heart, a listening ear and a little time to give. Be there when it matters.

Availability: Up to 3 hours per week

• Visit different patients at the Warwick Hospital
• 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
• Share helpful info and connect families to local services
• Complete a basic report after each visit

• Caring and compassionate nature
• Patience and good listening skills
• Comfortable with sensitive topics, such as death, dying and bereavement
• Comfortable with email and completing a brief visit report
• Respectful of boundaries and confidentiality

• 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 and expenses covered
• Access to discounts across shopping, dining, travel, and more
• 15% discount in-store at our Marie Curie Shops (Terms & Conditions apply)

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.