Volunteer Companion Hospital Glasgow

Could you be a companion for someone in their last days of life

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

Whether its 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 youll 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.

Youll receive full training and ongoing support from the Marie Curie team and youll be joining a community that cares as deeply as you do. Well never ask you to do anything youre not comfortable with.

Where youll be making a difference:

Were currently welcoming companion volunteers volunteering alongside NHS Hospitals within Glasgoweither as a regular visitor or to be on call for somebody needing support depending on what commitment you can offer.

Availability: Up to 3 hours per week weekdays

Time: Visits arranged to suit your availability

Locations: The Royal Alexander Hospital Corsebar Rd Paisley PA2 9PN

Criteria: Minimum 18 years or older

What youll do:

• Visit different patients at the Royal Alexander Hospital
• Each visit may be with a different person offering variety and new conversations
• Offer a listening ear emotional support or quiet companionship
• Be a calm reassuring presence

Why youd be a great be a great fit:

• Caring and compassionate nature
• Patient friendly and good listening skills
• Emotionally steady in sensitive moments
• Comfortable using emails and completing a brief report after each visit
• Respectful of boundaries and confidentiality

What youll gain:

• A deep sense of purpose and human connection
• Training ongoing guidance and wellbeing support
• An opportunity to give back to your community
• Peer Support sessions
• Recognition for your time
• Travel and expenses reimbursed
• Access to discounts on shopping dining travel and more

Kindness doesnt have to be big to be life changing.

Need more information

Find out more about our Companion Service hereor contact Volunteer Services Officer Sara Murray T: E: