Offer your time, share a warm conversation, be there when it matters most.
Marie Curie is looking for Companion volunteers to join our team in the Orkney community, offering warmth, compassion and conversation for people who are living with a terminal illness and those close to them. Caring for someone who is dying or living with a terminal illness can be an isolating experience. A friendly face, a listening ear and regular companionship can make a real difference to people and those close to them.
What you'll do:
Experience required
No qualifications or previous experience needed. You'd be a great fit, if you are compassionate, a good listener, approachable and non-judgmental. You should be comfortable using email and completing short visit reports after each session.
Travel expenses
Travel costs are reimbursed, including mileage in your own vehicle or fares on public transport, and can be claimed monthly. Mileage is paid at the standard HMRC rate of 55p per mile.
Training and support
Full training is provided over a one-day induction covering the role and personal safety. Ongoing training relevant to the work is available throughout, alongside Peer Support and continued guidance from the Companion Team.
Restrictions
Frequency and commitment
3 hours per week.
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
Open job postingAbout the company
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country. Our retail stores play a vital part in helping us achieve our mission by bringing in significant revenue generation, building awareness and engaging local communities.