Compassionate Communities Group Volunteer

Compassionate Communities Group Volunteers are trained local people who offer their companionship, time, social and emotional support to people in their local community. The people who attend the groups may need support due to age or illness and/or people who are suffering with a loss such as bereavement. Support is offered in a group setting like a Community Hub or Compassionate Café. 

Our volunteers are ambassadors for Rennie Grove Peace in their local communities and are committed to the Compassionate Neighbours social movement to help reduce loneliness and social isolation. 

All volunteers take part in a structured training programme. Once completed they are asked to support a local Community Hub and/or Compassionate Café. 

Main Tasks

• help run a local Community Hub and/or Compassionate Café in the community with the support from Community Engagement team and clinical team 
• set up the venue to be welcoming 
• offer friendship, emotional support and a listening ear to attendees 
• help attendees participate in activities 
• help attendees stay connected to the community as well as family and friends  
• provide information leaflets and signpost any enquiries for Rennie Grove Peace Services 
• Wear personal identity badge whilst volunteering 
• Represent the professional standards of the charity 

We particularly need volunteers in the following areas:-

• Borehamwood
• Potters Bar
• Bushey
• Hemel