The Compassionate Neighbours programme aims to tackle the loneliness and social isolation that many people who are nearing the end of their life experience. This might be due to age, illness or bereavement.
We have opportunities across the Falkirk area for volunteers to visit someone in their home, have a chat and a cup of tea, and make someone's day a little bit brighter. This small act by our Compassionate Neighbours can provide a lifeline to someone who is confined and is socially isolated. It is very simple, but hugely significant.
We have people across Falkirk in various communities (including Bonnybridge, Grangemouth and more!), so usually we are able to match volunteers locally to limit travelling. If you could spare the time and commit to a weekly or fortnightly visit, we'd love to hear from you!
Strathcarron Hospice provides care for people with life-limiting illnesses. Our palliative care team helps hundreds of people each year in our Hospice, in the local community, in hospitals and in other care settings. We realise that it is difficult to talk about death. It's difficult four our patients, for their friends and family - that's why we're here. We provide care and choice for people with life limiting conditions, and we support those close to them.
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One hour every week or fortnight.
Experience required: Life experience is useful. Compassionate nature with the ability to listen.
Travel details: Where possible the volunteering takes place in the volunteers local community. Occasionally we ask volunteers to travel to a neighbouring area. Travel expenses are paid.
Minimum age: 18
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: 40p per mile, in arears.
Training details: PVG check, access to various training courses at the hospice, support from the community development worker, quarterly volunteer gatherings for peer support.
Support:
Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet