Volunteer Companion Hospital Royal Devon & Exeter

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

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking Companion Volunteers to support patients at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital. Volunteers will offer emotional companionship and help develop a new service focused on end-of-life care. The role requires a commitment of 3 hours per week and provides valuable training, recognition, and the opportunity to connect with amazing individuals. Ideal candidates should be empathetic, good listeners, and willing to learn in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Travel and expenses covered

Access to discounts on shopping, dining, travel and more

Qualifications

• Must commit to 3 hours per week volunteering.
• Comfortable using basic IT tools like Email and Microsoft Word.
• Willingness to learn and support individuals at the end of life.

Responsibilities

• Spend time providing companionship to patients.
• Offer emotional support to individuals and families.
• Complete a report after each visit to track progress.
• Participate in meetings and training for continuous improvement.

Skills

Empathetic patient

Good listener

Communication skills

Volunteer Management

Computer Literacy

Job description

Description

Become a Companion Volunteer with Marie Curie at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital

Marie Curie has a Hospital Companion service offering compassionate individuals the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people at the end of life. Volunteers provide emotional and practical support at Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital

Each week youll support a different person - offering emotional care companionship and a calming presence when its needed most. Youll also help shape this service contributing to its development and impact within the hospital and wider community.

Availability

3 hours per week - Mondays - Fridays 8am - 6pm

What you'll do

• Spend time with someone 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 and / or Microsoft Word)
• Willingness to learn

What you'll gain

• Supportive training ongoing guidance and wellbeing support
• Recognition for your time
• Deep sense of purpose
• Meet amazing people and grow your skills
• Be part of the UKs leading end-of-life charity

Perks

• Travel and expenses covered
• Access to discounts on shopping dining travel and more

Need more information

Contact our Volunteer Services Officer Sarah-Jane Trevor

Key Skills

• Fundraising
• Communication skills
• Physical Examinations
• Hospice Care
• Workers' Compensation Law
• Computer Literacy
• Grant Writing
• Music Therapy
• Memory Care
• Public Speaking
• Volunteer Management
• Writing Skills

Employment Type

Volunteer

Experience

years

Vacancy

1