Volunteer - Companion - East Glasgow

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Job Description

Marie Curie Companion is a professional service provided by trained volunteers who offer one-to-one companionship and support to people with a terminal illness and their families. The service would not be able to reach those most in need if it was not for the commitment and hard work of the volunteers delivering the service.

Companion Volunteers provide companionship and emotional support, practical support, short breaks for carers and help with signposting for information and support.

Spending time with patients alone or with their families and friends, we're looking for volunteers to provide emotional support, a listening ear, short breaks for friends and family, help with signposting for information and support, and to simply be there for people at this very difficult time.

What we need you to do
Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:

• Support patients in line with agreed boundaries and procedures
• Spend time listening and talking with patients, family, friends and carers.
• Signpost families and friends to other services, as appropriate
• Write and submit, to the Service Manager, a brief report on each visit
• Keep the Service Manager informed of any changes or significant happenings in connection with the client, either in person or by telephone
• Be an active part of the team of Marie Curie Companions and the wider team of MPH volunteers
• Attend regular group support and development sessions for Marie Curie Companions

What skills or experience do you need?

• Friendly and sensitive - a good listener
• Self-awareness and emotionally strong
• Respect for confidentiality
• Willingness to learn and operate within set boundaries
• Reliability - keep commitments and appointments
• Respect for individuals regardless of their race, gender, culture, religion, disability, sexual orientation and marital status
• Mature perspective on life and death
• Good humoured

What we can offer you

• An excellent opportunity to build on your skills in a charity environment
• An induction, training, support and supervision in your role
• Agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses
• An opportunity to be part of an innovative project that will make a real difference to people.
• To also operate within Musgrove Park Hospital's policies and guidelines, particularly regarding confidentiality.

What we ask of you

• To provide two references from non-family members and other relevant documents related to the 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. Marie Curie will treat all volunteers fairly and with respect. 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.org.uk

About Us

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 6,500 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

Marie Curie is committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.