Hospital Companion - Royal Alexander Hospital

• Marie Curie

• VO99443

Could you be a companion for someone in their last days of life?
We’re currently welcoming companion volunteers volunteering alongside NHS Hospitals within Glasgow either as a regular visitor or to be on call for somebody needing support, depending on what commitment you can offer.
Whether it’s 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, you’ll 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.
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 you’ll 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
  What you’ll 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 doesn’t have to be big to be life changing.

Experience required

Why you'd 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

Travel expenses

Reasonable out-of-pocket travel and expenses reimbursed monthly

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