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Volunteer Counsellor - Glasgow Hospice at Marie Curie Group

Marie Curie Group · Glasgow, United Kingdom · Onsite

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Volunteer Counsellor Opportunity - Support individuals impacted by terminal illness

Coping with bereavement is deeply personal and often painful. At Marie Curie, we support families, carers, and friends of patients who are terminally ill or have died. We’re looking for volunteer counsellors - qualified or in their final year of study - to offer compassionate, professional support to those navigating grief.

 

Availability: Any weekday between 9am and 5pm

What you’ll do

  • Provide 2 or more counselling sessions per week within our Glasgow Hospice
  • Support individuals impacted by terminal illness with empathy and care.
  • Recognise when additional professional help may be needed.
  • Work toward agreed outcomes with each client.
  • Maintain weekly records and attend supervision with a qualified external supervisor.
  • Follow Marie Curie’s policies and procedures.

What you’ll bring

  • A recognised qualification in Counselling or be currently in final year of study.
  • Sensitivity and emotional resilience in working with bereaved individuals.
  • A commitment to confidentiality and safeguarding.
  • Willingness to engage in supervision and raise concerns when needed.
  • A sense of humour and humanity in challenging moments.

What you'll gain

  • A chance to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
  • Full induction, ongoing training, and supervision.
  • Reimbursement of agreed out-of-pocket expenses.
  • A supportive and inclusive volunteer environment.

Perks:

  • Access to discounts on shopping, dining, travel and more
  • Marie Curie Shop Loyalty Card

Want more information:

Please contact our Bereavement Coordinator Denise Atcheson [email protected]

Company

Every 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.
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