Opportunity
Good at talking? Even better at listening?”
Then you’re exactly who we need. A few hours of your time can make a world of difference to someone
Availability: 3 hours per week -flexible to suit your schedule
Location: Shropshire
What you’ll be part of:
- Visit someone once a week in their home
- Share a cuppa and enjoy a chat
- Listen to memories and share stories
- Talk about everyday things
- Take a walk or drive to the park
- Get some ice cream or discover new hobbies together
- Spend quiet time offering comfort, companionship or emotional support
- Support carers or family members by giving them a short break
What you’ll gain:
- A deep sense of purpose
- Supportive training and ongoing guidance
- A friendly volunteer network
- Recognition for your time
Perks:
- Travel and expenses covered
- Access to discounts on shopping, dining, travel and more
Kindness doesn’t have to be big to be life-changing
Want to know more before applying?
Please contact our Volunteer Services Officer Maxine Wragg maxine.wragg@mariecurie.org.uk
What skills do I need?
Why you\'d be a great fit:
- Patient and non-judgmental of others
- Emotionally steady during sensitive moments
- Commit to 3 hours p/week
- Comfortable using email and filling in a short visit report
- Respectful of personal boundaries and confidentiality
Additional Information:
Full training, ongoing guidance and wellbeing support provided to you
We welcome applicants aged 18 years of age or older
Willingness to submit a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application
Having access to a car and being able to drive is helpful for this volunteer opportunity, however it’s absolutely not essential - everyone is welcome to apply
Posted for
Marie Curie
Interests
- Arts, Heritage and Entertainment
- Community Transport
- Day Centres
- Dementia
- Disability
- Elderly People
- Employment, Education and Training
- Environment/Outdoor
- Families and Parenting
- Gardening
- Health and Social Care
- Hospital and Hospice
- Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender
- Livelihoods
- Mental Health
- No specific interest
- Older People
- Reading
- Religion
- Telephone Befriending
- Well-being
Activities
- Advice and Information
- Art and Creativity
- Befriending/Support
- Dementia Support
- Driving
- Elderly People
- General Helping
- Supporting Charities
Details
- Certificate of public and employers liability that covers young people in all their activities with you
- Child protection policy
- Complaints Policy and procedures
- Confidentiality Policy
- DBS Policy for staff and volunteers
- Diversity Policy
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Ex-offenders Policy
- Expenses Policy
Travel and expenses reimbursed monthly, including travel at 45p per mile, public transport tickets, parking and refreshments (where applicable) - Health and Safety Policy
- Regular Risk assessments of the work environment
- Safeguarding
- Volunteer Task/Role description
- Volunteering Policy & Agreements
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 02/12/2025
End Date: 04/02/2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Evening | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Availability Details
This volunteer opportunity is completely flexible to fit around your life. We simply ask for around 3 hours a week to bring comfort and companionship to someone, and give their family a well-deserved break. You can get started as soon as your application and onboarding are complete, and you’ve been matched with someone in your local community (or nearby). How far you travel - and the method of transport you use - is entirely up to you.
Location
This opportunity is available Countywide.
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