Become a Marie Curie Companion

Companion at home

In this role, you'll visit people living with a terminal illness in their own homes, offering companionship and practical support for up to three hours each week.

While the role may vary week to week, you’ll be helping with activities such as making trips to the shops to run errands, providing information on local services and providing a listening ear over a cup of tea.

Companion over the phone

It can be hard for people living with a terminal illness to get support and they might feel lonely. By volunteering as a Companion over the phone, you'll be matched with an individual who needs emotional support and a chance to chat freely about how they're feeling.

As you'll be speaking to the same person for up to 12 weeks, the conversation may vary. You'll actively listen and discuss feelings and emotions around the person's situation. You may also direct them to sources of information and support.

Companion in hospital

In this role, you'll provide personalised support to people in hospital and those close to them, in the final days and hours of their life. You'll offer a hand to hold and be there to listen.