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Marie Curie
- VO101970
Join Us as a Marie Curie Companion – Lead Volunteer
Marie Curie Companions provide one-to-one companionship and support to individuals with terminal illnesses and their families. As a Lead Volunteer, you will play a vital role in supporting and growing this service within your community.
What You’ll Do:
Raise awareness and recruit new volunteers.
Support and guide volunteers in their roles.
Provide companionship, emotional support, and practical help to clients and carers.
Assist with training, peer support, and volunteer engagement activities.
Liaise with clients, families, and referrers, ensuring the best service delivery.
What You’ll Gain:
An opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Training, support, and supervision.
Valuable experience in a charity environment.
Make a difference in your community today!
Experience required
What We’re Looking For:
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Empathy, reliability, and respect for others.
Basic IT skills and willingness to learn.
Travel expenses
Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed, including travel at 45p per mile for personal vehicle use or public transport costs with receipts. Reimbursements are paid monthly directly to the volunteer.
Dates
6 January - 6 June 2025
Support
Training details
Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers wishing to apply. We provide one full day training and induction session that covers all of the information relevant to the role.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Frequency & commitment
3 hours per week. The Volunteer Manager can provide further details on the frequency, as it may be beneficial for you to be available on specific days or times.
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 Lead Companion Volunteer - Fife 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:
Deborah Logan, Marie Curie
Deborah Logan, Marie Curie
Email address: deborah.logan@mariecurie.org.uk
Thank you for registering your interest in Lead Companion Volunteer - Fife with Marie Curie.
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Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO101970.