Listener volunteer

Do you have a few hours a week to help people struggling with loss and bereavement?

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.

Who we’re looking for

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

Why volunteer with us

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

Be part of a team
Our IPU team are friendly, busy and purposeful and welcome the extra support that volunteers offer

Use your existing skills or develop new ones
This role helps to build empathy, social skills and team working

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"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."

Shruthi, IPU volunteer