Children and young people’s group support volunteer

Our Children and Young People’s Team is looking for friendly, caring volunteers to help run our support groups for young people who are experiencing illness or bereavement in their family. These sessions offer a gentle, understanding space where young people can meet others going through something similar — and you can help make that possible.

As a volunteer, you’ll support our counsellor to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere by:

• Building trusting relationships with children and young people
• Listening sensitively and offering reassurance
• Encouraging them to take part in group activities
• Helping set up refreshments and clear away afterwards
• Feeding back any highlights or concerns to the counsellor

Groups run once a month on Saturdays, depending on age group:

• Pre-teens: 2nd Saturday, 10:00–12:30
• Teens: Last Saturday, 14:00–16:30
  (We run groups in blocks of 4–6 weeks.)

💛 What’s in it for you?

Volunteering with us is an incredibly rewarding experience. You will:

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people coping with illness or loss
• Build confidence and experience in youth support, mental health, bereavement work, or group facilitation
• Gain valuable skills for careers in education, social care, youth work, or counselling
• Join a warm, supportive team who truly value your contribution
• Receive training, ongoing support, and supervision
• Add purposeful, meaningful volunteering to your CV
• Feel the genuine reward of being someone young people can trust and talk to

🌈 Who we’re looking for

You don’t need specialist experience — just the right qualities. We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience supporting children or young people (in any setting)
• Are a good listener with clear, compassionate communication skills
• Feel comfortable around topics of illness, grief, and loss
• Can work within clear boundaries as part of a supportive team
• Are over 18