Volunteer Companion - Nottingham

Could you be a friendly presence for someone living with a terminal illness and offer a short break for their carers?

Availability: 3 hours per week

Time: Flexible to suit your schedule

Criteria: Minimum age 18. A Criminal Records Check is required, covered by Marie Curie

Locations: Nottingham 

What you’ll be part of:

• Visit a person weekly in their home and spend time with them and their family members


• Have a chat, a cuppa, or share some quiet time


• Listen to memories, share stories, or talk about everyday things


• Support carers or family members by giving them a short break

Why you'd be a great fit:

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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
  


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  Recognition for your time and effort
  


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  Updates on the difference you’re making
  


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  Long Service Awards
  


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  Be part of the UK’s leading end-of-life charity
  


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  Travel expenses reimbursed
  


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  Access to discounts on shopping, dining, travel and more
  


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

Kindness doesn’t have to be big to be life-changing

Want to know more before applying? 

Please contact our Volunteer Services Officer Maxine Wragg [email protected]