Volunteer - Companion - Musgrove Park Hospital

Marie Curie and Musgrove Park Hospital have joined together to offer a service to support people at the end of life. 

Spending time with patients and/or their relatives, we’re looking for volunteers to provide emotional support, a listening ear, and to simply be there for people at this very difficult time.

Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:

• Support patients in line with agreed boundaries and procedures
• end time listening and talking with patients, family, friends and carers. 
• Signpost families and friends to other services, as appropriate
• Write and submit, to the Service Manager, a brief report on each visit
• Keep the Service Manager informed of any changes or significant happenings in connection with the client, either in person or by telephone
• Be an active part of the team of Marie Curie Companions and the wider team of MPH volunteers 
• Attend regular group support and development sessions for Marie Curie Companions
• Attend individual sessions with the Service Manager, as required.

For more information or if you have any questions regarding this volunteer role, please contact the Volunteering Operations Centre at volunteering@mariecurie.org.uk