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.

Onsite, Remote, Hybrid Volunteer Role

Make an Impact In:

Develop & Use Your Skills:

Emotional Intelligence & Empathy Networking & Relationship Building Resilience & Staying Positive Teamwork & Collaboration

Opportunity Snapshot

Commitment

Flexible

Format

Onsite, Remote, Hybrid

Eligibility

Age 18-80

Your Role in Creating Change

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.