Compassionate Neighbour Volunteer for Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care

Welwyn Hatfield Community And Voluntary Services Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

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

Please register with the Volunteer Centre, or log in if you have already registered.

Compassionate Neighbours provide social and emotional support and companionship to people experiencing loneliness or social isolation due to living with a life-limiting illness or bereavement.

After training, Compassionate Neighbours are matched with individuals based on location, interests, and character to foster genuine, mutually beneficial friendships.

We particularly need volunteers in:

• Watford (Central & North Watford)
• Hertsmere (Potters Bar & Bushey)
• Three Rivers (South Oxhey, Rickmansworth, Chorleywood)
• St Albans (Central St Albans & Harpenden)
• Dacorum (Hemel & Tring)

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

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

Start Date: 10/10/2024

End Date: 30/12/2025

Location: From home

Time of day: Weekday mornings, afternoons, evenings; Weekend full and half days

Practical considerations: Volunteers are matched locally and should be able to travel by walking or public transport. Accessibility for wheelchair users or those with restricted mobility will be discussed individually.

Requirements: DBS check required; 18+ years old

Suitable for: 18–25 year olds, 26 and over, university students, older adults, people with visual impairments or restricted mobility, rehabilitation-friendly individuals

Focus areas: End of Life, Bereavement & Hospices, Isolation & Loneliness

Accessibility: No wheelchair access at the location

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Role Activities:

• Visiting regularly for companionship and support
• Attending community hubs or cafés
• Helping maintain community connections
• Visiting local places like cafés, gardens, shops
• Sharing hobbies or activities

We are especially seeking volunteers in the areas listed above. Volunteering offers opportunities to develop skills, create meaningful relationships, and make a significant impact in the community. Some volunteers have progressed to employment with us. For current job vacancies, visit www.renniegrovepeace.org and click on the Jobs section.