Volunteer - Companion - Edinburgh Hospice

Marie Curie; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Marie Curie is seeking compassionate individuals to join their Companion Volunteer Team at the Edinburgh Hospice. Volunteers will provide emotional support and companionship to patients, helping to create meaningful connections during sensitive times. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, fostering a welcoming volunteer community alongside the opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Ongoing support, training, and guidance

Recognition and appreciation for contributions

Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses

Welcoming volunteer community

Deep sense of purpose and connection

Qualifications

• Aged 18 years or older.
• Ability to commit three hours per week.
• Comfortable using email and completing short visit reports.

Responsibilities

• Offer emotional support and companionship to patients and families.
• Help express what matters most to patients.
• Communicate key information to staff.

Skills

Listening

Patience

Emotional maturity

Friendliness

Job description

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Job Description

You don't need a medical background or all the answers - just a kind heart, a listening ear, and a little time to give.

Marie Curie is seeking compassionate, everyday people to join our Companion Volunteer Team at our Edinburgh Hospice

What does a Companion Volunteer do?

At its core, this role is about being present for someone in need.
You might:

• Share stories and meaningful conversations.
• Connect through hobbies, interests, or updates on local activities.
• Provide comfort with a steady presence - sometimes, a simple chat over tea or coffee is enough.

What you'll be part of:

• Offering emotional support and companionship or patients and families within the hospice
• Helping someone express what matters most to them
• Sharing helpful information and guidance
• Communicating key information to staff
• Supporting family members or carers - before and after bereavement

You'll receive full training and ongoing support from the Marie Curie Team, joining the Edinburgh Hospice community that cares just as much as you do.

Please note: Marie Curie will never ask you to do anything you're not comfortable with.

You'd be a great fit if you are:

• Patient and a great listener.
• Non-judgmental, approachable, and friendly.
• Emotionally mature, offering steady support in sensitive moments.
• Able to commit three hours per week.
• Comfortable using email and completing short visit reports.

What's in it for you?

• A deep sense of purpose and connection.
• Ongoing support, training, and guidance.
• A welcoming volunteer community.
• Recognition and appreciation for your contribution.
• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Ready to take the next step?

To apply, you'll need to:

1. Be 18 years or older.
2. Complete an online application form, providing two non-family references.

Want to know more before applying?

If you'd like to chat about the role, ask questions, or get a feel for what it's really like, we're happy to provide honest information and a warm welcome - with no pressure to apply please contact, Volunteer Services Officer Sara Murray - [e-mail]