Wanted: Compassionate Neighbours

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The North London Hospice is recruiting more "Compassionate Neighbours" to play vital roles by offering their time to people with life-limiting illness who are experiencing loneliness or social isolation. Regular visits, companionship or just a listening ear can really make a difference.

The hospice, which has premises in North Finchley and Winchmore Hill, has been operating a Compassionate Neighbours scheme since 2018 and to date has trained 170 volunteers and made nearly 150 introduction. It was recently awarded more funding by the National Lottery Community Fund to allow it to train more volunteers.

Training courses are held on Zoom and the next dates are 27, 28 January, 3 and 4 February.

For more information email or phone Judy Guy on 07956 496673.

If you or someone you know is in need of a Compassionate Neighbour, visit northlondonhospice.org/work-for-us/compassionate-neighbours/ and follow the link to the application form.

Could you become a Compassionate Neighbour?

compassionate neighbours in north londonWhat you can gain from volunteering in this role 

  • Make a difference to people in the community who may be isolated due to long term/terminal health conditions
  • Meet new people and make new friends
  • Connect with and help others to connect with their local community
  • Learn new skills and have opportunities for further development
  • Be part of a wider network of Compassionate Neighbours
  • Join a growing social movement in your local community, empowering people at end of life

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The North London Hospice has announced new dates for training sessions for new Compassionate Neighbours:

30 June, 1, 5 & 6 July | 8, 9, 15 & 16 September | 24, 25, 29 & 30 November. Everyone (18+) is welcome, no experience needed.

All courses are 11:00 – 13:00 and will be via Zoom apart from the final session which we would like to be face to face – we will confirm this nearer the time.

Register your interest by emailing or call 020 8343 6805.

For more information watch the videos below and visit https://northlondonhospice.org/work-for-us/compassionate-neighbours/





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