Listener volunteer

Are you a good listener with a warm, friendly nature?

Would you like to make a meaningful difference simply by giving people time, kindness and emotional support?

Team
Bereavement, listening & talking therapies

Likely hours
4 hours per week

We’re looking for compassionate volunteers to join us as Listener Volunteers, offering one‑to‑one support to patients and their family members affected by life‑limiting illness, from diagnosis through bereavement.

As a Listener Volunteer, you will help clients feel heard, understood and supported.

You don’t need clinical knowledge — just a caring and reliable approach. This role will suit you if you are:

• A great listener and clear communicator
• Empathetic, patient and non-judgemental
• Able to maintain professional boundaries
• Friendly and approachable
• Reliable and able to manage your time independently
• Confident using basic IT (email, forms, virtual calls)
• Aged 18 or over

Make a difference
Give your time knowing that you are making a difference to patients and families at a difficult time in their lives.

Working for the community
Supporting us to provide this service in the local community means your time and energy are harnessed for a good cause.

"Being able to make a small difference to the experience of patients and their families at what may be a very difficult time is really rewarding."

Without the time our volunteers give to support all areas of our work, we couldn’t help all the families who need us. We have a wide range of volunteer roles with varying time commitments to suit people in different circumstances.