Volunteer - Bereavement and Emotional Support - Child Only - Bradford Hospice

Marie Curie; Bradford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known charity organization is seeking volunteer counselling professionals to support young people through bereavement. You will provide empathetic, confidential support and collaborate with a dedicated team to help families navigate grief. Ideal candidates have therapeutic training and experience with youth. This role offers meaningful engagement and training opportunities.

Benefits

Induction and ongoing training

Supportive supervision

Reimbursement of expenses

Qualifications

• Experience in bereavement support or similar therapeutic role.
• Training in counselling or related field.
• Ability to engage sensitively with young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term, confidential bereavement support.
• Listen actively and empathetically to those experiencing loss.
• Assist the Children's Bereavement Services team.

Skills

Therapeutic skills

Active listening

Empathy

Collaboration

Respect for confidentiality

Job description

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Job Description

Marie Curie is seeking qualified counselling and bereavement professionals to volunteer their expertise in supporting children and young people navigating the emotional landscape of terminal illness and bereavement. This is an opportunity to apply your therapeutic skills in a deeply meaningful setting - helping young individuals process grief, explore emotions, and build resilience during life-altering moments.

What you’ll be part of:

• Provide short-term, confidential bereavement support
• Listen actively and empathetically to those experiencing loss
• Share relevant updates with the Bereavement team
• Follow hospice record-keeping protocols

What you could bring:

• A nurturing presence that creates safe spaces where emotions are shared and understood
• Collaborative spirit, working closely with our Children's Bereavement Services team to ensure families feel consistently supported
• Commitment to care, shown through accurate record-keeping and respect for confidentiality
• Team-focused mindset, assisting Patient and Family Support staff when needed
• Respect for safety, upholding the essential practices of safeguarding and ethical standards

Why you’d be a great fit:

• You’d bring insight and empathy, understanding grief and the effects of anticipatory loss.
• Your therapeutic training gives you a great foundation to support emotional wellbeing
• You have real experience with young people, and the composition to meet them where they are
• You flourish in collaborative environments with deep respect for safeguarding and ethical practice
• You recognise unique emotions and approach them with sensitivity
• You're ready to embrace training and development so you can continue making a difference

What You’ll Gain

• A rewarding opportunity to support young people through difficult times
• Induction, ongoing training, and supportive supervision
• Reimbursement of agreed out-of-pocket expenses

Have questions or want more information before applying, contact our Children & Young Peoples Coordinator Yvonne Hockey: [e-mail]