Volunteering Opportunity: Compassionate Neighbour Volunteer with Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care

Before you can register your interest for this opportunity you must be registered as a volunteer.

Compassionate Neighbours provide social and emotional support and companionship to people who are experiencing loneliness or social isolation

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: Dacorum, Hertsmere, St Albans, Three Rivers, Watford

Start Date: 10/10/2024
End Date: 30/12/2026

Location: From home

Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons, Weekday Evenings, Weekend Full Days, Weekend Half Days

Practical Considerations: We match you with someone local to you, so you should be able to get to them by walking or public transport.

As the role takes place in people's homes we can't guarantee how accessible they will be to wheelchair users or people with restricted mobility, so we would have to discuss that with you.

Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)

Requirements (additional): 18+

Suitable for: 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, University students, Older People, People with a visual impairment, People with restricted mobility, Rehabilitation friendly

Suitable for volunteers interested in: End of Life, Bereavement & Hospices, Isolation & Loneliness

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: No

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Full Description:
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 and match you with someone who lives close to you. The areas we cover are:-

Watford
Hertsmere
Three Rivers
St Albans
Harpenden
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