Wellbeing & Support Volunteer - Cardiff & Vale Hospice

Job DescriptionWhy we need your help:At the Cardiff & Vale hospice we are developing a variety of groups to meet different needs in the community. To be able to offer these groups we need a team of friendly volunteers who are happy to support people with varying needs and cognitive abilities, including those with dementia. You will be providing emotional support and companionship within a group setting, and assisting the wellbeing staff with activities.What we need you to doYour role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following duties: Making people feel welcome Providing 1-1 support and companionship Enabling people to join in activities Offering a listening ear and engaging in conversation Assisting wellbeing staff with facilitating the group Assisting with food and drink Being part of a team Helping to keep group areas tidy and safe Provide support to people with dementia Supporting people staying on the inpatient unitWhat skills or experience are we looking for? A friendly and welcoming approach Good communication skills Able to volunteer as part of a team Experience or interest in supporting people with dementia Willingness to learn new skills Understanding of confidentiality ReliableWhat we can offer you: Opportunity to be involved with a national leader in end-of-life care Comprehensive training and induction A supportive and empowering team environment 1:1 Wellbeing Support Sessions Access to other volunteering opportunities within Marie Curie Continuous personal developmentWhat 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 roleMarie 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 the Volunteer Operations Centre on [email protected] or on 0800 304 7032.About UsEvery day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 6,500 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one. Marie Curie is committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.