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Job Description
Become a Hospital Companion Volunteer with Marie Curie in Plymouth
Marie Curie has a Hospital Companion service in Plymouth, offering compassionate individuals the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people at the end of life. Volunteers will provide emotional and practical support at either Mount Gould Hospital or Derriford Hospital - based on your preference.
About the opportunity
Each week, you'll support a different person - offering emotional care, companionship, and a calming presence when it's needed most.
You'll also help shape this service, contributing to its development and impact within the hospital and wider community.
What you'll do:
Your support will be tailored to each individual you visit each week, but may include:
* Spend time with someone new each week
* Offer emotional support and companionship
* Share helpful info and connect families to local services
* Help shape a brand-new service that truly matters
* Complete a basic report after each visit
* Participate in regular wellbeing sessions, team meetings, and refresher training
Why you'd be a great fit:
* Empathetic, patient and a good listener
* Respectful and inclusive
* Able to commit to 3 hours p/week
* Comfortable using basic IT tools (Email, Word, etc.)
* Willingness to learn
What you'll gain
* Deep sense of purpose
* Meet amazing people
* Grow your skills
* Be part of the UK's leading end-of-life charity
* Supportive training and ongoing guidance
* Recognition for your time
* Travel and expenses covered
* Access to exclusive deals and discounts across retail, travel, entertainment, and more
Need more information
Contact our Volunteer Services Officer Hayley Poole - Hayley.Pooley@mariecurie.org.uk
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