Be a Companion Volunteer for those living with or affected by terminal cancer

This organisation supports anyone living with or affected by a terminal illness.

Are you a compassionate, caring individual aged 18+?

Then why not become a Companion Volunteer?

Companion volunteers provide companionship and emotional support, practical support, short breaks for carers and help with signposting for information and support.  

You can help with the following tasks:

• Carry out weekly visits with the person(s) you’re supporting, as agreed with the Volunteer Co-ordinator. This could be in a variety of settings, eg family home, a care home or in the community.

• Provide one-to-one companionship and support. 

For example: offering a listening ear and spending time engaging in every-day conversation, activities or hobbies with the person you are supporting. Driving clients to pre-arranged health or social care (e.g. to medical appointments) or taking short trips out. Helping with small, daily tasks, e.g. making tea or accessing the internet. Allowing carers to have a short break. You may be supporting your client’s family or carers before or during bereavement.  This may involve offering emotional support, signposting to relevant local support services or finding out information as requested 

(This is only an outline as support will vary according to individual needs. Companion volunteers do not provide nursing or personal care, or offer counselling or advice).

Suggested weekly time commitment: A few hours each week, days and hours negotiable with the organisation.
Expenses reimbursed: Travel expenses are reimbursed.
Training: Full training is provided
Selection procedures: A chat with the volunteer co-ordinator, application form completion, 2 references and a disclosure and barring check (cost met by organisation).