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Volunteer Companion - Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Marie Curie - VolunteersPontyclun🇬🇧United Kingdom

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SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeHybrid
LocationPontyclun, United Kingdom

Job description

Volunteer as a Hospital Companion and help bring comfort and a smile to someone

If you’re someone who wants to offer comfort when it matters most, consider becoming a Marie Curie Companion Volunteer at Royal Glamorgan Hospital. You’ll support people with a terminal diagnosis simply by being present. Each week, you’ll spend time with someone who needs a friendly face - offering conversation, sense of calm, and genuine companionship.

Availability: Up to 3 hours per week

Time: Flexible to suit your schedule

Location: Royal Glamorgan Hospital Ynysmaerdy Terrace, Pontyclun CF72 8XR

Criteria: Minimum 18 years of age

What you'll do:

  • Visit different patients at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital
  • Each visit may be with a different person, offering variety and new conversations
  • Share a cup of tea, a chat, or simply quiet companionship
  • Listen to stories, memories, or just talk about the everyday
  • Share helpful info and connect families to local services
  • Complete a basic report after each visit

Why you'd be a great fit:

  • Caring and compassionate nature
  • Patience and good listening skills
  • Comfortable with sensitive topics, such as death, dying and bereavement
  • Comfortable with email and completing a brief visit report
  • Respectful of boundaries and confidentiality

What you’ll gain:

  • Full training, ongoing guidance and wellbeing support
  • Recognition for your time
  • Deep sense of purpose
  • Updates on the difference you’re making
  • Long Service Awards
  • Be part of the UK’s leading end-of-life charity
  • Travel and expenses covered
  • Access to discounts on shopping, dining, travel and more
  • 15% discount in-store at our Marie Curie Shops (Terms & Conditions apply)

Need more information

Contact our Volunteer Services Officer Rebecca Lilley T: 07753 271591 E: Rebecca.Lilley@mariecurie.org.uk

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