Companion Volunteer - Orkney

Offer your time, share a warm conversation, be there when it matters most.

Marie Curie is looking for Companion volunteers to join our team in the (Location) community, offering warmth, compassion and conversation for people who are living with a terminal illness and those close to them. Caring for someone who is dying or living with a terminal illness can be an isolating experience. A friendly face, a listening ear and regular companionship can make a real difference to people and those close to them.

What you'll do:

Share stories and meaningful conversations

Connect through hobbies and interests

Provide comfort and emotional support to people and their families

Help someone express what matters most to them

Support families and carers, before and after bereavement

Experience required

No qualifications or previous experience needed. You'd be a great fit, if you are compassionate, a good listener, approachable and non-judgmental. You should be comfortable using email and completing short visit reports after each session.

Travel expenses

Travel costs are reimbursed, including mileage in your own vehicle or fares on public transport, and can be claimed monthly. Mileage is paid at the standard HMRC rate of 55p per mile.

Training and support

Full training is provided over a one-day induction covering the role and personal safety. Ongoing training relevant to the work is available throughout, alongside Peer Support and continued guidance from the Companion Team.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Two non-family references required

Frequency and commitment

3 hours per week.

Experience required

Why you’d be a great fit:
- Patient, empathetic, and a natural listener
- Kind and courteous towards others
- Calm and grounded during sensitive moments
- Happy to give 3 hours a week to support someone locally
- Comfortable completing a short phone call about your visit and occasionally using email

Travel expenses

Travel and expenses are reimbursed monthly

Training details

This opportunity offers encouragement and support every step of the way, provides Peer Support sessions, full training, ongoing guidance and wellbeing support

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability

Frequency & commitment

Availability: Approximately 3 hours per week
Time: Visits arranged to suit your availability

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