Children's Bereavement Support Volunteer
Holding On Letting Go
You will be working 1-1 with a bereaved child over a Saturday and Sunday and giving them coping strategies for all of their feelings. You will also be working in a group setting and will have a group leader to guide you.
Job Role: To work 1-1 with a bereaved child/young person Duties and Responsibilities: This role is working alongside a child/young person on one of our bereavement support weekends. Ideally you will have experience in working with children and have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and be able to support people in distress and remain calm. You will be working therapeutically with your allocated child. You will have a group leader who will guide you through the structure of each day. There is also a program manager who will oversee and facilitate the whole weekend program. You will also be expected to attend a debrief at the end of the weekend and also complete detailed documentation on the child/ young person you have been working with. Lunch and refreshments will be provided during a weekend. We will pay 40 pence per mile to cover your travel expenses. We will provide training (Safeguarding Children, Volunteer Induction Day and other training days). You will also have the opportunity to observe a weekend programme in action before you work with a child / young person. We will pay for your DBS check and provide you with a uniform.
Caring
UK Driving Licence, Listening, Talking To Others, Counselling
Ideally you will have a background experience of working with children and young people or may have counselling qualifications or work experience in bereavement.
You will be helping a bereaved child deal with all of their difficult feelings regarding their bereavement. The child/young person will be very grateful that they have been placed with someone who can hear their story. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team. Free training, mileage expenses and food and refreshments are provided.
5 days a year (Saturdays or Sundays)
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Demelza Hospice in Sittingbourne, Wrotham School in Sevenoaks and Upton Junior School in Broadstairs.
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