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Marie Curie
- VO100993
We're looking for volunteers who love meeting new people to help us support people in the community across the Orkney Islands who are affected by a terminal illness. We know that facing the end of life can be an isolating experience for both patients and carers, and that little things can make a big difference. Our Companion Volunteers are matched with people in their area to help them life well and remain socially active whatever their diagnosis.
Key activities include:
• Meeting with the person you are matched with once a week to provide company and social support.
• Being a listening ear for someone affected by a terminal illness.
• Providing support with small practical tasks, i.e. collecting shopping or accessing the internet.
• Reporting in to the Volunteer Services Coordinator after your visit by email.
• Maintaining the boundaries of the role and seeking further support if unsure.
• Respecting the people we work with and their individual circumstances.
• Attend all training and supervision sessions including one to one support sessions.
What could a volunteer gain from the experience?
This is a wonderful opportunity if you want to make a direct difference to someone in your community and if you enjoy working with people. This is also a great opportunity if you want to gain skills relevant to employment in the Health and Social Care sector. You will be part of a dedicated team who are making a real difference to the lives of people across the Orkney Islands.
Experience required
Our ideal volunteer will have a warm and friendly manner and be able to deal with the needs of the people we support sensitively. A mature outlook on life, a compassionate approach to working with others and a sense of humour will be highly desirable. We will need you to have an understanding of confidentiality and the ability to keep to the boundaries of the role. Good general IT skills. Driving is highly desirable for this role given the nature of the communities we work in but is not essential.
Support
Training details
You will be offered full training when you join, this will be with the Volunteer Services Coordinator and our nursing team on the islands. Ongoing support and one to one sessions will be provided as well as training in topics relevant to the role.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
We are happy to have a conversation with volunteers about any support they might need. Please note that as this role is based in the community we are unable to guarantee it is accessible for wheelchair users.
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 Companion at Home Volunteer (Orkney) 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 message will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Orkney:
Contact name: Aimee Harvey
Email address: aimee.harvey@vaorkney.org.uk
Thank you for registering your interest in Companion at Home Volunteer (Orkney) with Marie Curie.
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