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Marie Curie
- VO97997
At Marie Curie we value the voices of people who have lived experiences and believe they can help us achieve our strategic objective to ensure the best experience for people in death, dying and bereavement.
We are looking for community engagement volunteers to work alongside our community engagement team
· Engage with local community groups/services to raise awareness of the range of Marie Curie support services (including our national services)
· Engage with and bring together people in communities (especially those who are poorly served by end of life care), to understand their experiences.
· Support Marie Curie in co -designing and developing new and existing services to support people at the end of life or in their bereavement.
· Feel confident in sharing their story and listening to others in an open and sensitive way.
Experience required
Strong communication and networking skills to engage with the community
· Creativity and resourcefulness in organizing events and initiatives
· Empathy and understanding to connect with diverse community members
· Flexibility and adaptability to address community needs effectively.
Travel expenses
Driving costs are reimbursed. Travel costs are reimbursed and a free meal is provided (breakfast and/or lunch)
Expenses are paid on the 28th of each month.
Support
Training details
Induction training provided online and by Head of Community Engagement
Ongoing support, supportive environment
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Due to insurance reasons we cannot have anyone under 18 inside the hospice.
Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
4 hours a week
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Community Engagement Volunteer with Marie Curie
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Ryan Henderson, Marie Curie
Ryan Henderson, Marie Curie
Email address: ryan.henderson@mariecurie.org.uk
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Midlothian:
Contact name: Volunteer Team Midlothian
Email address: info@volunteermidlothian.org.uk
Phone: 07859 914587
Thank you for registering your interest in Community Engagement Volunteer with Marie Curie.
Marie Curie has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO97997.