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We are a charity providing care and support for adults and children with a progressive life-limiting illness, and those who care for them, in Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.
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Compassionate Neighbours Volunteer
Long term role · 1–2 hrs/Week · Starting from 23 Feb 2023
Flexible location
HealthCommunity & familyWellbeing
Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care
#62444
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Fenella CampaAsk Fenella a question
Summary
Compassionate Neighbours provide social and emotional support and companionship to people who are experiencing loneliness or social isolationDetailed description
After training 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
Skills and qualities required:
- A desire to help others
- A good listener
- Reliable, trustworthy and flexible
- Compassionate and empathic
- Patient and caring
- Ability to understand & commit to the boundaries and guidance of the Compassionate Communities Coordinator and values of Peace Hospice Care
- Must be 18+ years
We particularly need volunteers in the following areas:-
- Watford (Central & North Watford)
- Hertsmere (Potters Bar & Bushey)
- Three Rivers (South Oxhey, Rickmansworth, Chorleywood)
- St Albans (Central St Albans & Harpenden)
- Dacorum (Hemel & Tring)
What volunteers need😇 Disclosure and Barring Service
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care
We are a charity providing care and support for adults and children with a progressive life-limiting illness, and those who care for them, in Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.
Our support begins as soon as it is needed – whether that is at the point of diagnosis, or when a symptom or support need arises. Our patients are supported to live the best quality of life they can through the combination of outpatient, rehabilitation and supportive care services, Hospice at Home and inpatient care that is right for them.
We are also here for those around our patients, including family, friends and carers, ensuring that everyone can receive the right support, wherever and whenever they need it.
Our care is provided at no cost to our patients and families and is made possible by the generous donations we receive from our local community.
Our support begins as soon as it is needed – whether that is at the point of diagnosis, or when a symptom or support need arises. Our patients are supported to live the best quality of life they can through the combination of outpatient, rehabilitation and supportive care services, Hospice at Home and inpatient care that is right for them.
We are also here for those around our patients, including family, friends and carers, ensuring that everyone can receive the right support, wherever and whenever they need it.
Our care is provided at no cost to our patients and families and is made possible by the generous donations we receive from our local community.