Compassionate Neighbours

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Who are Compassionate Neighbours

A social movement founded by St. Joseph’s hospice in 2014 to help reduce loneliness and social isolation

Compassionate Neighbours are a network of trained volunteers who offer their time, companionship, and support to people living with a life-limiting illness in their local area. Compassionate Neighbours help others by:

Offering companionship, emotional and practical support and a listening ear
Helping them to stay connected to their friends and the community
Directing your community member to important support services

Register your interest

Death is a natural part of life. Everyone deserves the right to live well and die well.

Karen Hibbert, Compassionate Communities Coordinator Keech Hospice

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Why volunteer and what’s involved?

Becoming a Compassionate Neighbour is your chance to make a real difference by reducing loneliness and fostering meaningful connections in your community. It’s an opportunity to grow personally through new experiences and insights that enrich your life, all while sharing your time and talents to bring comfort and joy to someone who truly needs it.

As a Compassionate Neighbour, you’ll regularly spend time with someone, building a relationship based on shared interests and offering emotional support during life’s toughest moments. Your role helps people stay connected to their community, providing companionship without the need for personal care, medical support, or household help. It’s all about creating genuine connections that matter.

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Ready to become a Compassionate Neighbour?

We’ll make sure you feel confident and supported every step of the way as a Compassionate Neighbour.

You’ll receive full training to prepare for this rewarding role, along with ongoing guidance from our dedicated Compassionate Neighbours Coordinator, ensuring you’re never alone on this journey.

Once you’ve completed your training we’ll match you up with a partner and your journey as a Compassionate Neighbour can begin.

With the flexibility to commit from just one hour a week, you’ll have the chance to transform lives—including your own—through meaningful connections and lasting impact.

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We help local people use their existing skills and life experience to provide social and emotional support to people in their community, helping them live life to the full for as long as they can.

Compassionate Neighbours 2024

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