Compassionate Neighbours Volunteer

Compassionate Neighbours is a free community-led support for anyone living with or caring for a person with a serious, long-term, or terminal illness.

People living with a serious, long-term, or terminal illness often struggle with loneliness and could do with some extra support. Compassionate Neighbours is a network of trained volunteers who are willing to offer their time, companionship, and support to people living in their community who are coping with serious illness.
Compassionate Neighbours can help others by:

Offering companionship, emotional support, and a listening ear
Providing practical support, such as making a cup of tea
Helping them to stay connected to their friends and the community
Directing them to important support services to help them get through this difficult time
This role requires you to be:
- 18+
- Able to supply the details of two referees
- Willing to apply for an Enhanced Adult DBS certificate with St. Joseph’s Hospice (unless you are subscribed to the Update Service)
- Able to attend two days Compassionate Neighbours training.

Skills You'll Develop

Communication
Empathy And Compassion
Animal Care

Impact Areas

Health And Wellbeing
Community Support
Social Care

Why This Role Matters

Volunteering in roles like this builds real-world experience that employers value. Every hour you contribute is tracked on your Vinspired profile, earning you verified digital certificates and badges. Whether you're building your CV, strengthening a UCAS application, or simply making a difference in your community — this role gives you tangible proof of your impact.

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What to Expect

Full induction and ongoing support from the organisation
Flexible commitment — discuss hours that work for you
References available for future employment or education
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