Volunteer Companion - Fife

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

Job summary

A charitable organization in Scotland is seeking Companion Volunteers to provide emotional support during a person's end-of-life journey. Volunteers will engage in conversation, help individuals express their feelings, and offer comfort. This role requires 3-4 hours a week and provides training, a warm volunteer community, and a chance to make a lasting difference. Interested individuals can apply online and provide two non-family references.

Benefits

Ongoing training and guidance

Warm and welcoming volunteer community

Recognition and appreciation for time spent

Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older.
• Willing to volunteer around three to four hours a week.
• Able to complete a short online application.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support and conversation to individuals.
• Help people express what matters most to them.
• Support family members or carers before and after bereavement.

Skills

Good listener

Non-judgemental

Friendly

Emotionally steady

Comfortable using email

Job description

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Job Description

Looking for a meaningful way to make a difference for someone who is approaching end of life?

Become a Companion Volunteer and offer the one thing that matters most - your presence.

Whether it's sharing stories, chatting about life, playing some music or sitting beside someone, your time can bring warmth, comfort and connection to someone who truly needs it. Sometimes, just being there is everything.

As a Companion Volunteer, you'll provide emotional support and conversation, help people express what matters most to them, share helpful information. You may also support family members or carers, both before and after bereavement.

You’ll receive full training and ongoing support from the Marie Curie team, and you’ll be joining a community that cares as deeply as you do. We’ll never ask you to do anything you’re not comfortable with.

Where you’ll be making a difference

We’re currently welcoming companion volunteers across Fifelocationseither as a regular visitor in a person's home, care home or in hospital.

Volunteers are particularly needed in:

• Dunfermline
• Glenrothes
• Kirkcaldy

You’d be a great fit if you’re:

• A good listener with a kind, open heart
• Non-judgemental and friendly
• Emotionally steady in sensitive moments
• Able to give around three to four hours a week
• Comfortable using email and completing a short visit report

In return, you’ll gain:

• A deep sense of purpose and human connection
• Ongoing training and guidance
• A warm and welcoming volunteer community
• Recognition and appreciation for your time
• Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses each month
• The chance to make a lasting difference in someone's life

Ready to take the next step?

You’ll need to be 18 or older, complete a short online application, and provide two non-family references.

Want to chat first?

There’s no pressure to apply. If you’d like to talk through the role or ask questions, we’re here for you with honest answers and a warm welcome.

For more information on this role, please contact Sara Murray at [e-mail] or call on 07753 268855

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.