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To visit and provide companionship and emotional support to someone who has had a terminal diagnosis and their loved ones.
The support can include helping them to find further support, taking them out to give them a break from their four walls, providing some practical support to help them with tasks they are struggling with e.g. putting a duvet cover on; making phone calls etc., providing respite support to give the carer a break from their caring role.
A minimum of 3 hours per week with a commitment of at least 12 months
We need to make sure that all of our volunteers have the information and training they need to carry out their roles safely and effectively. You’ll have an induction when you start and we’ll make sure you get any training the role needs, with refreshers when necessary.
For this role we'll need to take up a criminal records check as you'll be volunteering with patients. You will need to be flexible
At Marie Curie, we know how much time matters – we see it every day. If you want to make your time matter more, we can help you do it. Join Marie Curie and you’ll join a passionate, committed and diverse team where everyone makes a difference.
