Why we need your help The Community of Dumfries and Galloway - Marie Curie, health professionals, patients and families - together have identified a need to offer a service to support patients and their families at the end of life. Volunteers spending time with patients alone or with their families and friends, providing emotional support, a listening ear, short breaks for friends and family, help with signposting for information and support, and to simply be there for people at this very difficult time makes a huge impact and will help us to ensure a better end of life for all. What we need you to do As a volunteer these are some of the tasks that you may be asked to carry out in your role, this list is not exhaustive, but all tasks will be withing the boundaries of the role of Community Companion Providing one-to-one companionship and support. E.g., offering a listening ear, engaging in everyday conversation, doing activities or hobbies together. Allow family, friends or carers to have a short break while you spend time withtheir loved one. Signpost families, friends and carers to other services, as appropriate Support us with the evaluation of the service, including writing a brief report on each visit Keep staff informed of any changes or significant happenings in connection with the patient, either in person or by telephone Attend individual support sessions, group support and development sessions as required Carry out planned visits as agreed with you as a volunteer. These could be in a variety of settings, for example, on a ward, in a family’s home, in a care home or taking a patient out for a short break in the community Driving a patient to pre-arranged medical appointments or taking short trips out. Helping with small, daily tasks, e.g. making tea or accessing the internet and signposting to relevant local support services or finding out information as requested. Represent the Companions service positively to those using the service N.B This is only an outline as support will vary according to individual needs. Companions do not provide nursing or personal care, or offer counselling or advice What skills or experience do you need? A friendly and sensitive nature – a good listener Patience, empathy, self-awareness and emotional stability Excellent listening skills and an ability to build a rapport with others Commitment and reliability - able to keep appointments An understanding of the importance of confidentiality Willing to be flexible to the needs of the individual Mature perspective on life and death Willingness to learn, participate in training and operate within the boundaries of the role Respect for individuals, regardless of their race, gender, culture, religion, disability, sexual orientation and marital status What we can offer you An excellent opportunity to build on your existing skills or gain new skills in a charity environment through induction, training and ongoing support. Meet and engage with new people – staff, volunteer’s, patients and families Paid out-of-pocket expenses in line with the Marie Curie Policy - including mileage etc An opportunity to be part of a dynamic team at Marie Curie who make a real difference to people at the end of life. What we ask of you To provide two references from non-family members and other relevant documents related to the role – this role will require a disclosure check To provide the details of one or more lone worker Buddies in line with our lone working procedure and to keep to all Marie Curie policies and guidelines To complete an induction, training and participate in support opportunities related to your role To ensure you make us aware of any issues or concerns you may have in your volunteering role as soon as you can. To make us aware of any changes in your personal circumstances that may impact you and your ability to carry out your volunteer role. Marie Curie is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients and their families and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Marie Curie will treat all volunteers fairly and with respect. We will not discriminate on the basis of disability, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sex (i.e. gender), sexual orientation, religion or faith, or gender reassignment. We will not discriminate on the basis of age, unless the responsibilities of a role require us to do so in order to safeguard our volunteers and/or service users. For more information or if you have any questions regarding this volunteer role, please contact ryan.henderson@mariecurie.org.uk

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 Clare Scott, Volunteer Coordinator at email: Clare.Scott@mariecurie.org.uk or apply online at https://eofb.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_4001/job/3009/?utm_medium=jobshare

Marie Curie are looking for volunteers who can spare up to three hours a week to visit with someone affected by a terminal illness in their community across East Dunbartonshire. Our Companion at Home service provides vital support to adults living with a terminal illness in the community across Glasgow City. We know that little things can make a world of difference; whether it's sharing a cup of coffee and a chat or some help with small practical matters like picking up shopping or accessing the internet, and our volunteers are there to support people to spend time doing the things that matter most to them. We're looking for volunteers from all backgrounds who enjoy meeting new people and socialising. You will be matched with a person in the community to provide one on one support for up to three hours a week. This will mostly be in the person you are supporting's home, but could also take place in sheltered accommodation or a care home depending on the person's circumstances. You will be providing companionship and a friendly face to people in your community who are most at risk of social isolation, and helping us to make sure everyone who is affected by a terminal illness receives the support that matters to them and reflects their needs.

Marie Curie are delighted to be launching our Companion at Home service across the Orkney Islands in the summer of 2024. Could you spare around 3 hours a week to help someone in your community? Our Companion at Home service provides vital support to adults living with a terminal illness in the community across the islands. We know that little things can make a world of difference; whether it's sharing a cup of coffee and a chat or some help with small practical matters like picking up shopping or accessing the internet, and our volunteers are there to support people to spend time doing the things that matter most to them. We're looking for volunteers from all backgrounds who enjoy meeting new people and socialising. You will be matched with a person in the community to provide one on one support for up to three hours a week. This will mostly be in the person you are supporting's home, but could also take place in sheltered accommodation or a care home depending on the person's circumstances. You will be providing companionship and a friendly face to people in your community who are most at risk of social isolation, and helping us to make sure everyone who is affected by a terminal illness receives the support that matters to them and reflects their needs.