Ward Support Volunteer – Newcastle Hospice

Spend time chatting with patients, enjoying activities like reading, board games or crosswords together, and help make their day a little brighter. Availability: 2-3 hours per week, weekdays

Brighten someone’s day by supporting with the following:

• Spend time chatting with patients and learning about their interests
• Plan and offer simple activities such as reading, card or board games, crosswords, or music
• Enjoy refreshments with patients
• Accompany patients to appointments, the garden, or communal areas (as approved by the Nurse in Charge)
• Set out crockery and cutlery before meals and tidy away afterwards
• Refill patients’ water jugs 
  

Time: Flexible to suit your schedule

Criteria:

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• A Criminal Record Check is required for this opportunity - Marie Curie will cover the cost of this.

What you'll gain:

• Essential 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 Perks:

• Travel expenses reimbursed
• Access to discounts on shopping, dining, travel and more

Your contribution will assist in streamlining daily duties to allow the hospice to operate smoothly, making a real difference for those in our care and the staff that support them.

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Ward Support Volunteer - Newcastle Hospice - Marie Curie - Volunteers Careers

Skills

• Friendly with a positive attitude
• Courteous and helpful manner
• Comfortable talking to people from all walks of life
• Team spirit - positively engage with others in the ward and catering team
• You want to make a positive impact