Opportunity details
Location Hertfordshire
Team Community Engagement
Likely hours Flexible
Compassionate Neighbours provide social and emotional support and companionship to people who are experiencing loneliness or social isolation as a result of living with a life-limiting illness or bereavement.
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 Compassionate Support Hub/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
The areas we particular need Compassionate Neighbours are:
- Watford (Central & North Watford)
- Hertsmere (Potters Bar & Bushey)
- Three Rivers (South Oxhey, Rickmansworth, Chorleywood)
- St Albans (Central St Albans & Harpenden)
- Dacorum (Hemel Hempstead & Tring)
Our 2024 training days:
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 20 September | 9.30am to 4.30pm | Peace Hospice, Watford WD17 3PH |
| Friday 15 November | 9.30am to 4.30pm | Grove House, St Albans AL3 5QX |
Libby, tells us about her experience as a Compassionate Neighbour
Hear from some more of our Compassionate Neighbours
“Love hearing another person's story. Being able to be alongside someone when things are perhaps not easy for them. How simple it is - just being there and going on easy trips out now and again!”
“Love being able to lift somebody's spirits, being of help and having a positive impact on others”
“My Community Member loves to chat, which is wonderful, and so time often escapes us as we natter away together”
Our Compassionate Neighbours Stories
Read our Compassionate Neighbours stories to find out more about what this rewarding role.
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Raj and Gizella’s Story
Raj has been a Compassionate Neighbour volunteer in Watford for Rennie Grove Peace since 2022, supporting Gizella.
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Mandy and Nigel’s story
Mandy has been a Compassionate Neighbour to Nigel since 2023. They tell their story in hope of encouraging others to sign up.
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Angela’s Story
Angela has been a Compassionate Neighbour volunteer since 2019. She shares her experience...
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