Compassionate Neighbours Sought in Putney
Royal Trinity Hospice holding training sessions in the area
People who are naturally empathetic and who live in or around Putney are encouraged to apply
August 20, 2024
If you regard yourself as a compassionate neighbour but feel you are not doing all you could there is a chance to rectify that.
The social movement that is Compassionate Neighbours is looking to put an end to loneliness in our community and Royal Trinity Hospice is on the lookout for people living in Putney and the surrounding areas to sign-up for their autumn training sessions.
The aim is to help to create a capital where new friendships flourish and people feel part of their community again.
Becoming a compassionate neighbour is about volunteering your time and company to a fellow Londoner living near to you who has found themselves on their own, through old age or illness.
People who are naturally empathetic, a good listener, and who live in or around Putney are encouraged to apply.
The project has already proven to have a big impact with everyone matched with a compassionate neighbour feeling less lonely after six months and 100% of volunteers saying they would recommend the project to others.
People interested in signing up will need to attend three sessions (a mix of online and in-person), sessions will be held on:
Tuesday 10 and Thursday 12 September (7-9pm online), and Saturday 21 September (11-4pm at Regenerate RISE in Putney, SW15 1DA).
Future training sessions will be available for those not able to attend this time round.
For more information about the project and requirements to sign-up, visit this link.
Alternatively, contact Emma Naef via: elnaef@royaltrinityhospice.london.
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