Are you passionate about Nursing, Social Work, or Community Development? Join Marie Curie as a Companion Volunteer and gain invaluable experience while making a meaningful impact.
What You'll Do:
Your Role as a Companion:
- Engage with residents by regularly visiting care homes to interact with and uplift residents.
- Create spaces for meaningful conversations about what truly matters to them.
- Offer support and provide companionship to those who are actively dying and assist with tasks like Advance Care Plans or ongoing needs.
Why You'll Love It:
Why You'll Love This Role:
- Make a real difference and provide crucial emotional and practical support to those with life-limiting conditions.
- Enhance your skills in a supportive charity environment and connect with professionals in the healthcare sector.
- Engage with residents through regular visits, facilitate heartfelt conversations, and offer tailored support as needed.
What You'll Learn:
What You’ll Gain:
- Develop and refine your abilities in a charitable setting.
- Receive comprehensive induction, training and support.
- Connect with professionals and volunteers across the charity and healthcare sectors.
- Experience the profound satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives during a crucial time.
What We're Looking For:
Skills and Experience we’re looking for:
- Passionate and Empathetic with a genuine desire to support others during their end-of-life journey.
- Local Knowledge and/or residency in the Surrey community.
- Strong communication, active listening skills and the ability to build rapport.
- Basic IT skills for handling documentation and communication.
What We Ask of You:
- Provide two non-family references and relevant identification documents.
- Adhere to all charity policies, complete induction and role-related training.
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As a Companion Volunteer, you'll provide one-on-one companionship and support to individuals with terminal illnesses and their families across the UK. Your dedication will enrich lives, offer you a profound sense of fulfilment and professional growth
