Description Why we need your help Clinical staff in our hospices provide a range of activities for patients and their families, which would not be possible without the support of our volunteers. We are looking for Activities Coordinators to help support clinical staff in the hospice by providing a welcoming and safe environment for men affected by terminal illness and by coordinating activity sessions. Activities Learning new skills Special interest activities - music, animals and nature, craft etc. What we need you to do Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks: Provide a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere which is appropriate for activities Welcome and chat to patients, carers and widowers Plan and deliver a programme of sessions for Men Shed attendees for the group you are leading Promote the Men Shed within the hospice and the local community Identify equipment and material needs for activities and discuss with volunteer line manager Help with other related tasks as necessary What skills or experience do you need? Enthusiastic and outgoing with good people skills Well organised and confident using your own initiative An understanding of the needs of those affected by end-of-life care issues Able to be creative with limited resources Committed to high standards and to providing a quality service Flexible and willing to be part of a team A solid understanding of the importance of confidentiality What we can offer you An excellent opportunity to build on your skills in a charity environment An induction, training, support and supervision in your role Agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses What we ask of you To provide two references from non-family members and other relevant documents related to the role To keep to all the charity’s policies and guidelines To complete an induction and any training related to the 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 recruitmentmariecurie.org.uk