Description Marie Curie and Musgrove Park Hospital have joined together to offer a service to support people at the end of life. Spending time with patients and/or their relatives, we’re looking for volunteers to provide emotional support, a listening ear, and to simply be there for people at this very difficult time. Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks: Support patients in line with agreed boundaries and procedures end time listening and talking with patients, family, friends and carers. Signpost families and friends to other services, as appropriate Write and submit, to the Service Manager, a brief report on each visit Keep the Service Manager informed of any changes or significant happenings in connection with the client, either in person or by telephone Be an active part of the team of Marie Curie Companions and the wider team of MPH volunteers Attend regular group support and development sessions for Marie Curie Companions Attend individual sessions with the Service Manager, as required. For more information or if you have any questions regarding this volunteer role, please contact the Volunteering Operations Centre at volunteering@mariecurie.org.uk