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Marie Curie Helper Service
with Marie Curie (Fife).
About this opportunity: | Are you a people person, good listener, enjoy a good chat and would like to be there for someone living with a terminal illness? We would like to hear from you • We provide companionship, practical and emotional support to people living with a terminal illness • We know that little things make a difference • Having someone to chat to over a cup of tea, help to get to an appointment or go shopping or lend a friendly ear • You will be matched with someone who you will visit in their home • We will work with you to find what time of day suits you and the person you are supporting • Our service is entirely based around the person who is terminally ill and what support they need • We provide training to prepare you for this role, peer support group meetings and support throughout your time with Marie Curie • You can apply here www • mariecurie • org • uk/helper | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | no upper age limit has been specified | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | 1 full day training in boundaries of role, communication skills, confidentiality, information about end of life, bereavement. Online Health & Safety and Data Protection. Regular peer support meetings, buddy system for first client if needed. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - We provide travel expenses for drivers (45p per mile) and non-drivers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | We are looking for volunteers who are:-
Friendly and caring.
Good at listening, communication, empathy, understanding, and are helpful, reliable and respectful. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Application Form; Induction/Training; Interview; PVG membership required; References | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | This is a Fife-wide service. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |