Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice ...
Companion Volunteer - QE Hospital
Contact person
Deborah Harvey
#108895
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Summary
You don’t need a medical background or all the answers – just a kind heart, a listening ear and a little time. Be there when it matters.
Detailed description
Ever been told you have a calming presence or you're great at putting individuals at ease simply by being there?
Availability: 3 hours per week
Please note that you must be aged 18 years or more to apply for this opportunity
What you’ll do:
- Visit different patients at QE Birmingham Hospital
- Each visit may be with a different person, offering variety and new conversations
- Share a cup of tea, a chat, or simply quiet companionship
- Listen to stories, memories, or just talk about the everyday
You’d be a great fit if you’re:
- Caring and compassionate nature
- Patience and good listening skills
- Comfortable with sensitive topics, such as death, dying and bereavement
- Able to commit to 3 hours a week
- Comfortable with email and completing a brief visit report
- Respectful of boundaries and confidentiality
What you’ll gain:
- A sense of meaning and purpose
- Thorough training and continued support
- A friendly network of volunteers
- Recognition for your time
- Travel expenses covered
Kindness doesn’t have to be big to be life changing.
If have questions about this volunteer opportunity, please get in touch
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs
About Marie Curie
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement.
Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they’re likely to die from.
The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life. Right now, one in four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives.
Whatever the illness, we’re with you to the end