Marie Curie and Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital have joined together to offer a companion service to support people at the end of life. Spending time with patients of University Hospital of Wales who have been identified as nearing the end of their life and providing support for them and their loved ones.
Liaising with hospital staff and keeping the companions volunteer coordinator updated with any significant updates with the patient by telephone or in person.
Writing and submitting a brief report after each patient or family you support.
Explaining clearly the Companions Volunteer role and making sure that families are aware of the services provided by the hospital to families of dying patients.
Covering a regular 3 hour weekly shift.
Attending ongoing mandatory training sessions and reflective meetings
Are physically fit enough to walk the length and breadth of the hospital site
Are good time keepers, providing regular volunteering shifts, and producing clear feedback forms after each visit to a patient.
Communicate effectively with the Companions Volunteer Coordinator
Attend pre-arranged meetings and ongoing training sessions, some of which are mandatory.
An induction, training, support and supervision in your role
To keep to all the charity's policies and guidelines
To complete an induction and any training related to the role
Marie Curie is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and their families and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will not discriminate on the basis of disability, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sex (i.e. gender), sexual orientation, religion or faith, or gender reassignment. We will not discriminate on the basis of age, unless the responsibilities of a role require us to do so in order to safeguard our volunteers and/or service users.
For more information or if you have any questions regarding this volunteer role, please contact recruitment@mariecurie.