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St Joseph's Hospice
14 Feb 2024 ·
Islington Bereavement Service Volunteers
Closing for application: 13 Nov 2024
The purpose of Islington Bereavement Service is to offer emotional, social and practical support to bereaved adults living in Islington.
Age:
18 - 50
When:
Weekdays
Where:
Onsite
Details:
You don’t need any previous experience, just good communication and listening skills, empathy and flexibility.
Training dates in 2024:
- 11th, 15th & 16th March
Help others by:
- Offering companionship and a listening ear
- Providing emotional support
- Accompanying people for a coffee, a walk, or on a local community visit
- Directing people to important services
This role requires you:
- To be 18+
- To be able to supply the details of two referees
- To be willing to apply for an Enhanced Adult DBS certificate with St. Joseph’s Hospice (unless you are subscribed to the Update Service)
- To complete an interview
- To attend three days Islington Bereavement Service training
- To commit to 5 - 6 hours of your time per month, for at least 6 months or more
What is next?
For more information please see our role description or contact Lourdes or Kathy on 020 3317 5774 or email [email protected]. Apply online to volunteer: http://bttr.im/v0lab