Volunteer Companion - Hospital - Plymouth

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

Job summary

A leading end-of-life charity in Plymouth is seeking compassionate individuals to become Hospital Companion Volunteers. You'll provide emotional support and companionship to those at the end of life while helping to shape a new service in the community. This role requires a commitment of 3 hours per week and offers comprehensive training and recognition for your time. Join us to make a meaningful difference and grow your skills.

Benefits

Travel and expenses covered

Access to exclusive deals and discounts

Supportive training and ongoing guidance

Recognition for your time

Qualifications

• Compassionate individuals who can offer emotional support.
• Ability to commit to 3 hours per week.
• Comfortable using basic IT tools (Email, Word, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional care and companionship to individuals at the hospital.
• Help shape and contribute to the development of the service.
• Complete a basic report after each visit.
• Participate in regular wellbeing sessions and team meetings.

Skills

Empathy

Listening skills

Respectfulness

Inclusivity

IT proficiency

Willingness to learn

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Job Description

Become a Hospital Companion Volunteer with Marie Curie in Plymouth

Marie Curie has a Hospital Companion service in Plymouth, offering compassionate individuals the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people at the end of life. Volunteers will provide emotional and practical support at either Mount Gould Hospital or Derriford Hospital - based on your preference.

About the opportunity

Each week, you'll support a different person - offering emotional care, companionship, and a calming presence when it's needed most.

You'll also help shape this service, contributing to its development and impact within the hospital and wider community.

What you'll do:

Your support will be tailored to each individual you visit each week, but may include:

• Spend time with someone new each week
• Offer emotional support and companionship
• Share helpful info and connect families to local services
• Help shape a brand-new service that truly matters
• Complete a basic report after each visit
• Participate in regular wellbeing sessions, team meetings, and refresher training

Why you'd be a great fit:

• Empathetic, patient and a good listener
• Respectful and inclusive
• Able to commit to 3 hours p/week
• Comfortable using basic IT tools (Email, Word, etc.)
• Willingness to learn

What you'll gain

• Deep sense of purpose
• Meet amazing people
• Grow your skills
• Be part of the UK's leading end-of-life charity
• Supportive training and ongoing guidance
• Recognition for your time
• Travel and expenses covered
• Access to exclusive deals and discounts across retail, travel, entertainment, and more

Need more information

Contact our Volunteer Services Officer Hayley Poole - [e-mail]