Lead Companion Volunteer

Marie Curie (East Lothian)
VO103165

We're looking for volunteers with great local knowledge and organisational skills who can spare up to 4 hours a week to help us grow our Companion Service

The Companion Service offers weekly support to people in communities affected by a terminal illness by matching them with a specially trained volunteer. Our Lead Volunteers help us to grow our service by carrying out a short assessment meeting with people who have been referred, introducing our clients to the volunteers we have matched them with, and speaking to local organisations and services about the support we can offer.

This is an ideal role for someone who is passionate about ending the loneliness and social isolation experienced by terminally ill people and their carers as you will play a key part in ensuring we can get the right support to the people who need it the most. You will receive training and induction when you join us as well as ongoing training and development with our friendly team. If you've got great organisational skills, good basic IT skills, and can easily build a rapport with someone then we would love to hear from you.

Travel expenses

We pay reasonable out of pocket expenses including mileage in own vehicle at standard HMRC rate of 45p per mile. Reimbursed monthly by bank transfer.

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Training details

You will receive an initial training and induction session when you join us as well as ongoing training in relevant topics.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18
Must be 18 or over to comply with our insurance. We welcome speakers of additional languages but must be fluent enough in English that would be able to have a conversation with someone relatively easily.

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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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