Volunteer Companion Hospital Sunderland
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Job Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Marie Curie and Sunderland Royal Hospital have joined together to offer a companion services to support people at the end of life. We are looking for individuals to spend quality time with patients and those close to them at this very difficult time.
Availability: 3 hours a week Monday-Friday between 9.00 17.00
Location: Sunderland Royal Hospital Kayll Road Sunderland SR4 7TP
What you will do:
- Spend time with someone different each week
- Offer emotional support and companionship
- Give family members/carers a short break
- Share helpful information and connect families to local services
- Complete a basic report after each visit
- Be an active team member of the Marie Curie Companion service
- Participate in regular group support and development sessions
You will be a good fit if you are:
- Great at building relationships
- Caring and compassionate
- Patience and good listening skills
- Friendly and good humoured
- Comfortable being with and talking about death and dying
- Resilient and able to accept feedback
- Reliable and good timekeeper
What youll gain:
- A deep sense of purpose.
- A friendly network of volunteers
- Be part of the UKs leading end-of-life charity
- Recognition for your time
- Full training ongoing guidance and wellbeing support
What we ask of you:
- Minimum age of 18
- To provide two references from non-family members and other relevant documents related to the role
- To complete an induction and mandatory and any training related to the role
- Commitment requirement of3 hours per week for a minimum of 1 year
- Access to a personal email account
Please note: This opportunity requires you to submit a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Application - Marie Curie will cover the cost of this.
Perks:
- Travel and expenses covered
- Access to discounts on shopping dining travel and more
Need more information
Contact our Volunteer Services OfficerClaudia Venosa Hepworth
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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
