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Marie Curie (Scottish Borders)
- VO101556
Could you visit a local care home to provide friendship, company for residents? Help to make sure everyone receives support to live well when approaching the end of their life.
Companions provide support and companionship to those who are alone in a Care Home setting. The volunteer role will provide emotional support to residents, providing some company, having a nice chat or just sitting alongside them. This volunteer role will involve regularly attending the care home where residents who need support will be identified for the volunteers.
There may be times when a volunteer would be asked to be with someone who is actively dying if the volunteer feels comfortable in doing so.
Training and ongoing support will be provided for all volunteers.
Experience required
• Patience, empathy, and emotional awareness
• Individuals who are interested in supporting people face to face in care homes.
• Excellent active listening skills and an ability to build a rapport with others.
• Commitment and reliability
• Inclusive and respectful values
• Willingness to learn and operate within Marie Curie processes and boundaries.
Travel details
Galahill House, Galashiels or Grange Hall Care Home, Drygrange, Melrose, Scottish Borders
Travel expenses
Travel expenses provided.
Support
Training details
Some on-line reading, half day training either in person or on-line.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
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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 Care Home Companion with Marie Curie (Scottish Borders)
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Your message will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Scottish Borders:
Contact name: Volunteer Team Borders
Email address: volunteering@borderscommunityaction.org.uk
Phone: 07485 394001
Thank you for registering your interest in Care Home Companion with Marie Curie (Scottish Borders).
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