Companion Volunteer

Ever been told you that you're a good listener, or that your calm presence helps others feel at ease?

Companion Volunteers give time and emotional support to people with a terminal illness and their families. As a Companion Volunteer, you’ll provide company, a listening ear, emotional or practical support to someone. You’ll be the person they can chat with and rely on for friendly, social interaction or signpost to helpful information.

Provide friendly, personalised support to people in their last year of life. 

Availability: 3 hours per week

Time: Flexible to suit your schedule

Locations: Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, North Tyneside, South Tyneside

Criteria: Minimum 18 years of age. A Criminal Record Check is required for this opportunity - Marie Curie will cover the cost of this

What you’ll do:

• Visit a person weekly in their home and spend time with them and their family members
• Have a chat, a cuppa, or share some quiet time
• Listen to memories, share stories, or talk about everyday things
• Support carers or family members by giving them a short break

Why you'd be a great fit:

• Patient and non-judgmental of others
• Emotionally steady during sensitive moments
• Comfortable using email and filling in a short visit report
• Respectful of personal boundaries and confidentiality

What you can expect from us:

• Full training, ongoing guidance and wellbeing support 
• Recognition for your time and effort
• 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 across shopping, dining, travel, and more
• 15% discount in-store at our Marie Curie Shops (Terms & Conditions apply)

Kindness doesn’t have to be big to be life changing.
 

Want to know more before applying? 

Find out more about our Companion service here or contact volunteer Services Officer Leanne Berwick T: 07515 135098 E: Leanne.Berwick@mariecurie.org.uk

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone - staff and volunteers alike - supportive, inclusive and rewarding.  We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.   We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings.  We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.   We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.   Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you - your experience, perspective and voice.