Strathcarron Befriending and Compassionate Neighbour Info Sessions

Posted on August 10, 2018

Strathcarron Hospice are holding 2 training and information sessions on the role of Befriending and being a Compassionate Neighbour volunteer, on Tuesday 28^th August, 5:30pm – 7.30pm, and Thursday 6^th September, 10am – 12pm at the Hospice, Randolph Hill, Denny, FK6 5HJ.

The sessions are open to all, and aimed at those interested in hearing more about how this role impacts their local community. The sessions are very informal, and there is no obligation to become a volunteer afterwards.

For further information, including on Strathcarron’s Befriending and Compassionate Neightbour schemes, please contact Mandy Ross by phone: 01324 826222, or email: mandy.ross2@nhs.net

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