When serious illness strikes, we're here to help people in our community get the best out of every day. From the moment of diagnosis our specialist teams work with each individual to provide the ...
Compassionate Neighbours Volunteer
Practical details
Volunteering • Long term role
Contact person
Team Rennie Grove Peace
Provided
Requirements
#62444
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Compassionate Neighbours provide social and emotional support and companionship to people who are experiencing loneliness or social isolation
Compassionate Neighbours are matched with people based on location, interests and character, with the aim of creating genuine, mutually-beneficial friendships.
Compassionate Neighbours can help others by:
- visiting regularly for a chat, offering friendship and a listening ear
- attending one of our Community Hubs/Compassionate Cafés
- helping them stay connected to the community
- visiting local places (such as a café, garden centre or shops)
- sharing an activity or hobby
What are we looking for?
You don’t need any special qualifications — just empathy, reliability, and a willingness to be present. We’ll give you full training and ongoing support every step of the way. You need to be 18 or over.
We try to match you with someone as close to you as possible, so you are supporting someone in your local community. The areas we cover are Watford, Hertsmere, Three Rivers, St Albans, Harpenden and Dacorum.
What’s in it for you?
- 😊 Make a real difference in someone’s life
- 💬 Be part of a supportive, caring community
- 🧠 Learn new skills and grow in confidence
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About Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care
When serious illness strikes, we're here to help people in our community get the best out of every day. From the moment of diagnosis our specialist teams work with each individual to provide the compassionate care they need, in the place that's best for them. This is what we call: extraordinary care, anywhere.
We know that life-limiting illness doesn't just affect the individual, so we care for those around each patient, too – both during an illness and through bereavement.
It takes a whole community to provide this care to everybody who needs it. Our volunteers, supporters and champions in the community are the driving force behind everything we do.