Companion- Aberdeenshire

Marie Curie
VO101592

Are you looking to make a real difference in someone's life?

Are you interested in a career in Nursing, Social Work, Community Development? Join our team to gain valuable experience and make a meaningful impact

Join our dedicated team at Marie Curie as a Companion Volunteer and provide invaluable one-on-one companionship and support to individuals with terminal illnesses and their families across the UK.

Marie Curie Companion is a professional service provided by trained volunteers who offer one-to-one companionship and support to people with a terminal illness and their families. The service would not be able to reach those most in need if it was not for the commitment and hard work of the volunteers delivering the service.

What You’ll Do:

As a Companion Volunteer, you will:

· Provide a listening ear, engage in everyday conversations, help with small daily tasks, and offer emotional support to clients and their families.

· Spend quality time with those you’re supporting, whether at their home, in a care home, or out in the community.

· Allow primary caregivers to take short breaks, giving them time to rest and recharge.

· Drive clients to pre-arranged medical appointments or for short trips out.

Your Responsibilities:

· Conduct weekly visits as agreed with the Volunteer Coordinator.

· Report significant changes or happenings to your manager.

· Submit regular visit reports and update relevant systems.

· Attend individual sessions, training, and group events as required.

· Represent the Marie Curie Companion service positively.

Experience required

• A friendly and sensitive – a good listener

• Patience, empathy, self-awareness and emotional stability

• Excellent listening skills and an ability to build a rapport with others

• Commitment and reliability - able to keep appointments and volunteer for 3 hours (approx.) a week

• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality

• Willing to be flexible to the needs of the individual

• Mature perspective on life and death

• Willingness to learn and operate within the boundaries of the role

• Respect for individuals, regardless of their race, gender, culture, religion, disability, sexual orientation and marital status

Travel details

This role takes place across Aberdeenshire, but we are particularly looking for volunteers to cover Inverurie, Ellon, Peterhead, Stonehaven and Banff. Due to the nature of the service some travel will be required, but we will take into account your circumstances and ability to travel when we match you with someone.