Compassionate Neighbour
You will be redirected to the Bexley Voluntary Service Council website to express your interest.
Compassionate Neighbours visit people in the community who are lonely or isolated and/or who are nearing the end of life through age or illness for around an hour a week, with a focus on helping people to continue to be part of their local community.
You will visit someone we think you will get on with. This is not a one-way relationship - we hope that you will learn from and enjoy visits.
The pandemic in particular showed the importance of local people supporting each other at a difficult time; finding out neighbours’ needs, who needed help and rallying around to support each other.
When people come towards the end of their life, serious illness or frailty can mean people become socially isolated. They are often no longer easily able to take part in normal daily activities without lots of support. Friends and family can retreat from them too, worried about doing or saying the wrong thing. This is where Compassionate Neighbours can help.
What skills do I need?
Willing to develop a new friendship Being a good communicator Having empathy for others Wanting to make a difference and be part of your local community
Location
This opportunity has no specific location e.g. can be carried out anywhere.
Details
- Accessibility
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Ongoing support; Health and Safety Policy
- Suitable for under 18s
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
When: 14/07/2020 - 31/12/2030
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Anyone interested will be invited to our next one day training session. We will match you with someone with whom your availability works: it might be during the week, in the evenings or at weekends.
You will be redirected to the Bexley Voluntary Service Council website to express your interest.
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