Princess Alice Hospice
Location: Various (see map)
Start date: Ongoing
What will I be doing?
- Offer companionship, emotional support and a listening ear.
- Help people stay connected to their friends, family and the community.
- Guide and assist people to access services that are likely to be of help to them.
- Provide a break for a carer.
- Provide practical support such as making a cup of tea or changing a light bulb.
Compassionate Neighbours
What impact will this have?
- Join a growing social movement in your local community, empowering people to care for themselves and to remain independent for as long as possible. Our compassionate support, comfort and advice help families, carers and friends during their loved one's illness and through the process of grief and loss.
- You will offer your time, companionship and support to people living in your community with serious, long-term or terminal illness who often struggle with loneliness and could do with extra support.
- Princess Alice Hospice provides free, high quality, specialist end of life care to thousands of people with life limiting illnesses in South West London and beyond each year.
When are you needed?
Options available:| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Monday morning slot is available | Tuesday morning slot is available | Wednesday morning slot is available | Thursday morning slot is available | Friday morning slot is available | Saturday morning slot is available | Sunday morning slot is available |
| Afternoon | Monday afternoon slot is available | Tuesday afternoon slot is available | Wednesday afternoon slot is available | Thursday afternoon slot is available | Friday afternoon slot is available | Saturday afternoon slot is available | Sunday afternoon slot is available |
| Evening | Monday evening slot is available | Tuesday evening slot is available | Wednesday evening slot is available | Thursday evening slot is available | Friday evening slot is available | Saturday evening slot is available | Sunday evening slot is available |
Commitment
- Flexible around volunteers schedule but ideally 1 -2 hours a week. The volunteers are encouraged to attend 4 Compassionate Neighbour development meetings per year.
- You will need to attend scheduled training dates. We have various training dates in the hospice and remotely over the Zoom scheduled throughout the year.
What else do I need to know?
- The Hospice values the diversity that volunteers can bring to the charity, and welcomes volunteer applications from all sections of the community, and from all walks of life.
- We have COVID-19 risk assessment in place. We constantly monitor the government guidelines and adhere to them all. We will ensure that everyone follows the guidance from the government to keep you and others safe.
Expenses
- We do not reimburse volunteer expenses for this role
Background checks
- A DBS check is required
About the organisation:
Additional Information
What skills will be useful?
- Charity
- Interpersonal
- Advice and support
- Caring
- Counselling
- Listening
- Practical
- Befriending
What skills can I gain?
- Charity
- Interpersonal
- Advice and support
- Caring
- Counselling
- Listening
- Negotiating
- Team working
- Practical
Training
- Training will be held either in the hospice in Esher, Surrey or remotely over the Zoom. We have scheduled various training dates throughout the year.
- Training and support at Compassionate Neighbour development meetings, coffee mornings in the local area and social events.
- Support from the Compassionate Neighbour Coordinator and fellow members of the Compassionate Neighbour network in your area.
Location
Various