Companion Volunteer - Durham

Marie Curie

Durham, United KingdomYesterday

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Location: Durham, United Kingdom
Work style: Onsite
Job type: Part-time
Function: other
Focus area: other
Posted: Yesterday

Skills

talent acquisition

About the role

Have people ever said you're a great listener, or that your calm presence is comforting?

Marie Curie is inviting compassionate, everyday people to join our Companion Team, supporting individuals across Durham who are living with a terminal diagnosis. This is your chance to be a reassuring presence, a friendly face, and a source of comfort for someone navigating one of life’s most challenging journeys.

As a Companion Volunteer, you’ll build meaningful connections by visiting regularly with someone in your community, sharing conversation, and simply being there. It’s the small moments that can make the biggest difference.

Availability: 3 hours per week

Time: Flexible to suit your schedule

Location: Durham

Criteria: Aged 18 or over

What you’ll do:

Spend time each week visiting someone in their home and offering companionship
Share a friendly chat, enjoy a cuppa together, or simply sit in peaceful company
Listen to cherished memories, swap stories, or talk about everyday life
Give carers or family members a short, well-deserved break
Be a calm, reassuring presence when it matters most

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 can expect:

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)

Want to know more before applying?

Find out more about our Companion Service here or contact Volunteer Services Officer Louise Delaney T: 07515 135571 E: louise.delaney@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.

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