Marie Curie Companion Volunteer - Musgrove Park Hospital, Somerset

Marie Curie and Musgrove Park Hospital have joined together to offer a service to support people at the end of life. 

Spending time with patients and/or their relatives, we’re looking for volunteers to provide emotional support, a listening ear, and to simply be there for people at this very difficult time.

Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:

• Support patients in line with agreed boundaries and procedures
• end time listening and talking with patients, family, friends and carers. 
• Signpost families and friends to other services, as appropriate
• Write and submit, to the Service Manager, a brief report on each visit
• Keep the Service Manager informed of any changes or significant happenings in connection with the client, either in person or by telephone
• Be an active part of the team of Marie Curie Companions and the wider team of MPH volunteers 
• Attend regular group support and development sessions for Marie Curie Companions
• Attend individual sessions with the Service Manager, as required.

ABOUT US

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 their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. 

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

Marie Curie is committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.