Princess Alice Hospice
16 Jan 2025 ·
Compassionate Neighbours
Could you spare couple hours a week to befriend a lonely person in your community? We are searching for volunteers accross Surrey, South West London and Middlesex.
Skills:
Listening & Communication
Resilience & Staying Positive
Teamwork & Collaboration
Emotional Intelligence & Empathy
Networking & Relationship Building
Age:
18 - 100
When:
Weekends, Weekdays, Evenings, And Flexible
Where:
Onsite And Remote
Be the difference on your doorstep.
Compassionate Neighbours are trained volunteers offering friendship, support and listening ear to people living in their local community, sometimes with serious, long-term or terminal illness who often struggle with loneliness.
Compassionate Neighbours are trained volunteers offering friendship, support and listening ear to people living in their local community, sometimes with serious, long-term or terminal illness who often struggle with loneliness.
By popping round for a cup of tea or a friendly chat once a week you can make a world of difference. You will be a good listener, kind and have a genuine interest in other people.
As a Compassionate Neighbour Volunteer you’ll not only gain new skills, confidence, and social networks; you’ll be making a difference in your local community.
Full training and support is provided. Training for our next intake will be held at the Hospice on the following dates:
Saturdays 15 & 22 March 2025, 9.30am – 3.30pm
Full training and support is provided. Training for our next intake will be held at the Hospice on the following dates:
Saturdays 15 & 22 March 2025, 9.30am – 3.30pm
If you are unable to attend those, we have scheduled training later on:
Wednesday 21 & Friday 23 May 2025, 9.30am – 3.30pm
Wednesday 21 & Friday 23 May 2025, 9.30am – 3.30pm
What is next?
Before you start your volunteering journey with us you will need to complete our online application form and have a chat over the phone.