Be there for someone living with a terminal illness
We’re here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support to help them get the most from the time they have left.
Our nurses work day and night, in people’s homes across the UK, providing hands-on care and vital emotional support. Our hospices offer specialist round-the-clock care.
And we support people throughout their illness by giving practical information, support from trained volunteers and being there when someone wants to talk.
Ways you can help
Everyone’s different, but the types of support our Helper volunteers give often include:
Companionship and emotional support - You could make a difference by just being there as a friendly ear and someone they can talk to
Practical help - This could mean taking the person to their appointments or social events, or helping with small tasks to make their daily life easier. However, you are not expected to help them with their nursing or personal care needs
A break for families and carers – By spending time with the person they look after, your support could allow families and carers to take a break for a few hours from their caring role
Information on other support – You could help the person and their family find further support and services that are available to them locally
Support after a bereavement – You could offer your support to the person’s family for a few months after they have died
We’re always looking for more Helper volunteers aged 18+ who can give at least three hours of their time each week supporting people living with a terminal illness and their families.
As a Helper volunteer, you’ll be matched with someone who you’ll visit in their home, go out somewhere with or chat to over the phone.
You can offer your time any day of the week, between 9am and 9pm, so you can find a time that works for you and the person you are supporting.
As our Helper service is entirely based around the person who is terminally ill, how you spend your time with them really depends on what’s needed at that time.
Time commitment: A suggested time commitment is 3 hours per week.
Training provided: Full training is provided.
Expenses reimbursed: Travel expenses are reimbursed.
Selection procedure: Informal discussion, application form completion, 2 references and a disclosure and barring check (cost met by organisation).
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact us using the form below.