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Description
St Joseph’s Hospice is one of the oldest and largest hospices in the UK. We provide, high quality, specialist palliative care and support to people in our local community who have a life-limiting illness.
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.
Why Volunteer with us?
- New skills and experience
- Supervision and support
- A reference on request
- Travel expenses paid
- Connecting with the community!
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 (We anticipate that this role will require you to give 5-6 hours a month)
All matches are based in the borough of Islington
This role requires you to attend a three day training.
All matches are based in the borough of Islington
This role requires you to attend a three day training.
Application deadline