Description
The award winning Islington Bereavement Service needs volunteers to support bereaved people. The Service provides emotional support and compassionate listening to bereaved adults in Islington in one-to-one and group settings offered by our trained volunteers.
Duties
Islington Bereavement Service trained volunteers are matched to Bereaved people in the Borough and they help by:
- Offering Companionship
- A Listening ear
- Providing emotional support
- Accompanying people for a coffee, a walk or a local community visit.
- Directing people to important and relevant local services.
Who will the volunteers be working with?
Recently bereaved people in the borough of Islington.
Training
We offer a comprehensive and fully supported three day training programme. Looking at all aspects of grief and how you can provide support.
Time commitment
We ask for a minimum commitment of six months.
All matches are based in the borough of Islington
We anticipate that this role will require you to give 5-6 hours a month.
This role requires you to attend a three day training.
What is the benefit for you?
New skills and experience
Supervision and support
A reference on request
Travel expenses paid
Connecting with the community
All matches are based in the borough of Islington
We anticipate that this role will require you to give 5-6 hours a month.
This role requires you to attend a three day training.
What is the benefit for you?
New skills and experience
Supervision and support
A reference on request
Travel expenses paid
Connecting with the community
Application deadline