Befriender Volunteer
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Have people ever said you're a great listener, or that your calm presence is comforting?
Marie Curie is looking for kind-hearted, everyday people to join our Companion Team as a befriender volunteer within their own local communities across Bournemouth, offering support to those living with a terminal diagnosis.
Make a meaningful difference and visit someone regularly in their home, have a chat, be a friendly face and offer support simply by being there.
What you’ll be doing
- Offer conversation and listen
- Help someone express what truly matters to them
- Pass along helpful information
- Offer kindness and reassurance to family members or carers before and after bereavement
Why you’d be a wonderful fit:
- Patient and a thoughtful listener
- Kind and courteous towards others
- Calm and grounded during sensitive moments
- Happy to give 3 hours a week to make a difference
- Confident using email and completing brief visit notes
What you can expect:
- Encouragement and support every step of the way
- Genuine appreciation for your time
- Travel and expenses reimbursed monthly
- Access to exclusive discounts on retail, travel, entertainment, and more
- Peer Support sessions
Apply now or capture more information by clicking on the blue "Redirect to recruiter" button
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Registered Charity 
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