Marie Curie are looking for dedicated volunteers for their Helper and Companion Services in Somerset. The Helper Service offers emotional and practical support to people in your area living with a terminal illness. This includes visiting them at home, going out with them, or talking to them over the phone. The Companion Service is based at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton and offers one-to-one support for patients and their carers in their final days or hours of life. These volunteers give around three hours each week and provide companionship, comfort and emotional support for people on the hospital wards as well as family and friends who are visiting them. All services are completely free to the terminally ill person and full training and travelling expenses are given for all volunteers.
If you are interested please phone 08003047400
or email southwesthelper@mariecurie.org.uk
Sandy Haskings
Volunteer Services Coordinator (Somerset)
Marie Curie Care and support through terminal illness
T: 0800 304 7400
E: Sandy.Haskings@mariecurie.org.uk
If you wish to make a referral to the Musgrove Companions service, Marie Curie Helper in Somerset or Devon please call 0800 3047 412 Monday – Friday 9am-5pm.
For Musgrove Companions service At Weekends and on Bank Holidays please call 08450738696 between 10 am - 3pm.
For calls that don’t relate to a new referral please call 0800 3047 400
South West Helper Email: SouthWestHelper@mariecurie.org.uk
Marie Curie, Petroc , Block D, Bolham Rd, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6SH
www.mariecurie.org.uk
