Recruitment

Compassionate Neighbours is a free community-led support for anyone living with or caring for a person with a serious, long-term, or terminal illness.

People living with a serious, long-term, or terminal illness often struggle with loneliness and could do with some extra support. Compassionate Neighbours is a network of trained volunteers who are willing to offer their time, companionship, and support to people living in their community who are coping with serious illness.

Training dates in 2024:

• 16^th & 18^th April
• 22^nd & 29^th June
• 11^th & 13^th September
• 9^th & 16^th November

Compassionate Neighbours can help others by:

• Offering companionship, emotional support, and a listening ear
• Providing practical support, such as making a cup of tea
• Helping them to stay connected to their friends and the community
• Directing them to important support services to help them get through this difficult time

This role requires you to be:

• 18+
• Able to supply the details of two referees
• Willing to apply for an Enhanced Adult DBS certificate with St. Joseph’s Hospice (unless you are subscribed to the Update Service)
• Able to attend two days Compassionate Neighbours training.