Companion Volunteer

1 week ago

Devon, United Kingdom MARIE CURIE Full time

Marie Curie is creating a Hospital Companion service in Plymouth to support people at end of life in both Mount Gould and Derriford Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for volunteers to influence and shape the Hospital Companion Service and to improve the experience of patients within hospital in Plymouth.

Hospital Companions offer companionship, emotional support, and a reassuring presence to people at end of life and the people closest to them. Focusing on what matters the most to the person, Hospital Companions draw upon their volunteer training, community knowledge and networks to provide bespoke person-centered support.  

 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

The support a Hospital Companion provides is unique to each person and their individual circumstances, but is likely to include:

  • providing companionship and emotional support to people at end of life and the people closest to them
  • providing practical information, support, and signposting to other local services such as bereavement support and advanced care plan
  • promoting the Hospital Companion service within the Hospital setting and the local community
  • completing and returning a short report at the end of each hospital visit
  • attending and participating in regular volunteer wellbeing sessions, team meetings, and refresher training

 

THE SKILLS / EXPERIENCE YOU WILL NEED

  • Friendly and approachable

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