Future Care Planning Volunteer - Carmarthenshire

Marie Curie; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare charity in Carmarthen seeks compassionate volunteers to assist individuals in reflecting on and recording their end-of-life wishes. This flexible, community-based opportunity comes with training and support. Ideal candidates should be empathetic, strong communicators, and open to safeguarding training. Join a diverse community and make a real difference.

Benefits

Full training and ongoing support

Wellbeing resources

Recognition for your time and support

Flexibility to volunteer around your schedule

Qualifications

• Reliable, with a clear understanding of confidentiality.
• Open to safeguarding training and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Visiting individuals to help them reflect on and share their end-of-life preferences.
• Recording wishes accurately using provided tools.
• Supporting awareness and outreach events across the community.

Skills

Emotionally aware and empathetic

Strong communicator

Confident using email and Microsoft Word

Job description

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Job Description

Support individuals in Carmarthenshire to discuss and record their end-of-life wishes

Time availability: Flexible, community based opportunity with training provided

What you'll be doing

• Visiting individuals to help them reflect on and share their end-of-life preferences
• Recording their wishes accurately using provided tools
• Supporting awareness and outreach events across the community
• Collaborating with other organisations and helping to co-facilitate volunteer training sessions

Why you'd be great for this opportunity

• Emotionally aware and empathetic
• Strong communicator
• Respectful, inclusive, and non-judgmental
• Confident using email and Microsoft Word
• Reliable, with a clear understanding of confidentiality
• Open to safeguarding training and guidance

What you'll gain

• Flexibility to volunteer around your schedule
• Full training and ongoing support
• Wellbeing resources and personal development opportunities
• A welcoming, diverse community of volunteers
• The rewarding feeling of making a real difference
• Recognition for your time and support
• Reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you live in or near Carmarthenshire and want to help others reflect on life and plan with dignity, we'd love to hear from you.

We are currently unable to accept applications from those under the age of 18 for this opportunity. Please view other volunteering opportunities here or get in touch with the Volunteer Recruitment team on [e-mail] to find something that suits your interests

Please note: This opportunity requires you to submit a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Application.

Contact our Volunteer Services Officer Rebecca Davies

07714 921025 or [e-mail]