Volunteer Companion - Liverpool and Knowsley
Job Details
permanent
Liverpool, North West, United Kingdom
Marie Curie Group
19.03.2024
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Full Job Description
Marie Curie Companion is a professional service provided by
trained volunteers who offer one-to-one companionship and support to
people with a terminal illness and their families. The service would
not be able to reach those most in need if it was not for the
commitment and hard work of the volunteers delivering the service.
Companion Volunteers provide
companionship and emotional support, practical support, short breaks
for carers and help with signposting for information and support.
Your role will include some of, but is
not restricted to, 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)
- Keep your manager informed of any changes to the situation, or any significant happenings in connection to the person you’re supporting and/or their family, either in person or by phone
- Submit regular visit reports to your manager and update relevant computer systems as required
- Be reliable and committed to regularly spending time with someone and offering support
- Attend individual sessions with your Volunteer Co-ordinator, training and group events as required
- Represent the Marie Curie Companion service positively to those using the service
For more
information or if you have any questions regarding this volunteer
role, please contact the Volunteering Operations Team at