Description We are looking for volunteers to join our Complementary Therapy team and donate their time and professional skills as a therapist to support our hospice patients. This role will make a huge difference to the lives of those requiring end-of-life care. What you will do: Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks: Provide a rounded approach to patients and their families to ensure the highest quality of care is given Be aware of patients’ diagnosis, treatment and care before giving complementary therapies Able to adapt a therapy, when required Keep to the code of ethics and practice laid down by the governing body of the therapy and to Marie Curie’s policy for complementary therapists Continue your professional development to refine or learn new skills Attend any relevant or training sessions held by the Day Care Unit or Hospice Complementary Therapies offered in Marie Curie include any/or all of the following: Acupuncture Aromatherapy Hypnotherapy Massage (Holistic/Indian Head /Remedial) Reflexology Reiki Yoga and Relaxation Techniques HEARTS Process What we ask of you Provide 2 non-family references Complete a Disclosure and Barring Service Application (DBS Check) To complete all training related to the role Adhere to all the charity’s policies and guidelines 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