How you can help in this role?

• Negotiate a contact schedule and identify the needs of the client or their family/carer/s.

• Help with practical tasks such as running errands, preparing food etc.

• Assist in getting clients to medical appointments or checking community resources available to them.

• Participate in activities such as reading, playing games, writing letters, doing a puzzle etc.

• Liaise with our dedicated interdisciplinary team as needed.

Impact on clients:

By volunteering in this role you will be making an important contribution to the end-of-life care provided to the client, as well as developing rewarding relationships through offering companionship with clients, families and carers.

Further information:

Volunteers are asked to commit to the client for a minimum of one and up to three hours per week as long as required. The volunteer in this role will need to be able to deal with death and dying and be understanding and accepting of other peoples' beliefs and values.