Volunteer Companion - Cwm Taf Morgannwg

Ever been told you that you're a good listener, or that your calm presence helps others feel at ease?

Companion Volunteers give time and emotional support to people with a terminal illness and their families. As a Companion Volunteer, you’ll provide company, a listening ear, emotional or practical support to someone. You’ll be the person they can chat with and rely on for friendly, social interaction or signpost to helpful information.

Provide friendly, personalised support to people in their last year of life. 

Availability: 3 hours per week

Time: Flexible to suit your schedule

Location: Cwm Taf Morgannwg

Criteria: Minimum 18 years of age.

What you’ll do 

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  Visit someone once a week in their home for a friendly chat
  


• Listen and offer emotional support


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  Share helpful information if needed
  


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  Be a reassuring presence for families and carers
  


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  Signpost to relevant Marie Curie services
  

What we’re looking for

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  Caring and compassionate nature
  


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  Patient and a good listener
  


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  Comfortable with sensitive topics such as death, dying and bereavement
  


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  Comfortable using email and completing a short visit report
  


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  Respect for confidentiality, boundaries and inclusive values
  

What you’ll gain

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  Full training, ongoing guidance and wellbeing support
  


• A deep sense of purpose and human connection


• An opportunity to give back to your community


• Peer Support sessions


• Recognition for your time


• Travel and expenses reimbursed


• Access to discounts on shopping, dining, travel and more


• 15% discount in-store at our Marie Curie Shops (Terms & Conditions apply)

Need more information

Contact our Volunteer Services Officer Rebecca Lilley T: 07753 271591 E: [email protected]