Volunteer Companion Hospital Royal Devon & Exeter
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Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 youll 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 youd 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 youll 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
- Travel and expenses covered
- Access to discounts on shopping dining travel and more
We welcome applicants aged 18 years or older for this opportunity
Need more information
Contact our Volunteer Services Officer Sarah-Jane Trevor
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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
About Company
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 t ... View more
