Compassionate Neighbours Volunteers

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


Skills:
Age: 18 - 80
When: Flexible
Where: Onsite And Hybrid
Locations:

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.


What is next?

Please contact Lucia Francois at St Joseph’s Hospice: Tel: 020 8525 6058 Email: [email protected]. Apply online to volunteer: http://bttr.im/v0lab