Make a difference in people's lives by providing emotional support during a difficult time.
Develop and enhance listening and communication skills through meaningful interactions.
Be part of a compassionate and dedicated team at St. Gemma’s Hospice, helping to create a supportive community.
Contribute to a reputable charity with a well-established history of care in the Leeds area.
Gain a deeper understanding of bereavement processes and the needs of grieving individuals.
Experience personal growth and fulfillment by helping others navigate their grief.
The Bereavement Cafe Volunteer role at St. Gemma's Hospice in Leeds seeks empathetic individuals who can listen and provide emotional support to attendees of the group. Volunteers will welcome participants, facilitate introductions, and ensure a compassionate environment. The commitment involves attending the cafe for four hours on a Friday morning each month from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
St. Gemma's Hospice is a charitable organisation offering expert care for individuals with life-limiting and terminal illnesses, extending support to patients and their caregivers through various services, including an In-Patient Unit and community outreach. The hospice embraces diversity, providing free care to all, regardless of background or diagnosis, and is recognized as the largest hospice in Yorkshire and one of the largest in the UK.
Are you a good listener? Our Bereavement Cafe is looking for empathetic, compassionate and sensitive individuals to join our team of Bereavement Cafe volunteers. You will welcome people, facilitate introductions, listen and offer emotional wellbeing support to people attending the group. The role involves a commitment of four hours one Friday morning of each month between 9.30 and 1.30 pm.
If you would like further information on this opportunity, please contact a member of the Bereavement Support Team - Sarah Applewhite () or Rob Hairsine ().
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
St Gemma’s Hospice is a Leeds-based charity providing expert care and support for local people with life-limiting and terminal illnesses. We offer care to patients and their carers in the Hospice’s In-Patient Unit, through the St Gemma’s community team, and via our day services, which include a Day Hospice and Out-Patient Department.
St Gemma’s welcomes and provides care to everyone regardless of people’s age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or diagnosis. Our care is always completely free of charge.
St Gemma’s is the largest hospice in Yorkshire and one of the largest in the UK.
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