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Title

Islington Bereavement Service

Organisation

St Joseph's Hospice

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Website

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What you will be doing

The Islington Bereavement Service is a community based peer support service. We train and supervise volunteers from all walks of life to provide ten sessions of one to one bereavement support to adults residing in Islington who have experienced bereavement. The role does not require any clinical qualifications, and is based on compassionate listening, life experience, and the ability to provide emotional support.

What commitment do you need to give?
- You must be able to offer 6-8 hours of your time per month
- You need to attend a 3 day induction training
- We ask for a minimum commitment of 6 months.

What do you get in return?
- New skills and experience
- Supervision and support
- A reference after 3 months
- Travel expenses paid.

Activities

Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Counselling

Skills & Attributes

Counselling

Skills Description

Offering companionship and a listening ear. Providing emotional support.

What is in it for you

Walking alongside somebody with their grief. Building connections with Islington residents and relationships with the community. Gaining and practicing basic counselling skills. High level of training and supervision.

Time Commitment

We anticipate 5 – 6 hours of your time per month You need to attend a three-day induction training This opportunity suits a longer commitment of 6 months or more

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Simon Bennett

Role Address

St Joseph's Hospice Mare Street Hackney E8 4SA

Postcode (See Google maps below)

E8 4SA

Directions

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

https://www.stjh.org.uk/workvolunteer-us/volunteer-opportunities

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

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Role Type

One off event

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

18 and over

We Welcome

We welcome and/or have the resources to support:

St Joseph’s hospice and the Islington Bereavement Service celebrate the diversity of local communities and actively welcomes applications from people who reflect this diversity, as well as people who speak locally spoken languages.

Covid Safe

Location

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How Long Do I Have To Volunteer For?

You need to commit to a regular volunteering opportunity of around an hour a week. The table below shows the commitment required for each level of the DofE.

Bronze

Minimum time: 3 or 6 months

You must do one of your volunteering, Physical or Skills sections for 6 months, the others for 3.

Silver

Minimum time: 6 or 12 months

If you heven't achieved your Bronze Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 12 months.

Gold

Minimum time: 12 or 18 months

If you heven't achieved your Silver Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 18 months.

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