At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children and young people through their grief with one-on-one sessions.
- Company: Compassionate organisation dedicated to helping those in need.
- Benefits: Receive full training, flexible hours, and be part of a caring team.
- Other info: Join us for at least a year and grow in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Empathy, basic IT skills, and a commitment to learning.
Bereavement Support Volunteer with Children and Young People, Harrogate
Location: Crimple House, Harrogate, Thirsk (The Lambert) with optional travel to local schools.
Hours: 3 hours per week (plus 1 hour per month for group supervision and 1 hour for training and CPD).
Commitment: Minimum of one year of volunteering.
Timeline: Application Start Date 01-07-2026, Application End Date 22-07-2026.
Responsibilities
Provide direct support to children, young people and their families living with bereavement.
Following training, conduct one‑to‑one support sessions, facilitating young people to talk, process grief and receive support.
Volunteers will also attend group supervision and training as required.
Requirements
- Empathetic and reflective approach
- Basic IT skills
- Understanding of children and young people safeguarding
- Willingness to learn new theories and direct work with children and young people
- Commitment of at least one year of volunteering
Benefits
- Full training and ongoing support
- Flexible volunteering hours
- Opportunity to be part of a caring and dedicated team
- Complementary training and reflective meetings
- Values
- Put the people who use our services at the heart of everything we do
- Caring and compassionate
- Personal and supportive approach
- Responsive
- Fair
- Professional
- Collaborative
- Accountable
- Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer.
We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.
We are committed to diversity and inclusive recruitment.
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Contact Details:
North Yorkshire Hospice Care Recruitment Team
