Description Why we need your help: Understanding our local Devon communities and listening to residents, especially those with lived experiences, is crucial for Marie Curie. This approach ensures that we create, develop, and improve services based on actual needs, enabling more people to have the best possible experience in death, dying, and bereavement. What does the role involve? Below is an idea of some of the activities that may be involved with this role: Engage with local citizens to listen to and learn from their experiences of end-of-life care and bereavement support and share what you learn with the local Marie Curie team. Engage with local organisations to understand their support offer, and to represent the perspectives of people living with, or caring for someone, with a terminal illness, or who have been bereaved. Attend local community events, to speak with the public about their views and promote Marie Curie services, for example Pride. Distribute and restock posters, leaflets, and literature. Act as the eyes and ears on the ground and feedback to MC Support the local team during specific engagement initiatives e.g., completing questionnaires with members of the public and co-facilitating community forums. Provide a good geographical spread across the relevant local area, spending time in your local community to truly understand the culture and support available. Available to meet regularly with the Community Engagement Team both online and face to face. What skills and experience are we looking for? Live within the Estover and surrounding area and are interested in engaging with people in both residential homes and in the community. Show willingness to learn and operate within Marie Curie procedures and guidelines. Are passionate and keen to support and promote the Estover Project, enhancing the lives of those at the end or nearing the end-of-life. Are proficient in using email and Microsoft Word with access to IT equipment. Have an understanding of GDPR Complaince Has excellent active listening skills and an ability to build a rapport with others. Show commitment, reliability and inclusive respectful values. What’s in it for you: The opportunity to be part of Marie Curie, the UK's leading end of life charity. The opportunity to assist the Volunteer Coordinator to deliver Life Café sessions to local groups within the Estover community. Direct engagement with referred individuals to support with the completion of an Advanced Care Plan (ACP). Comprehensive induction and training. A supportive and empowering team environment. 1:1 wellbeing support and continuous personal development. Access to other volunteering opportunities within Marie Curie. What happens next? If this sounds like the role for you, click the ‘Apply Now’ button below to complete the application form. One of our team will be in contact with you and arrange a Teams or face-to-face meeting with you to discuss the role more, get to know you and answer any questions. Following safe recruitment principles, this role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Record Check, as well as the completion of two references and Mandatory Training. If you have any questions prior to applying with us, contact marie.van-kleefmariecurie.org.uk