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ARCHIE Child Bereavement Service Volunteers

  • ARCHIE Child Bereavement Service
  • VO70626

Description

ARCHIE Child Bereavement Service (part of the ARCHIE Foundation charity) provide direct support to bereaved children and young people throughout Grampian.

Due to an increased demand in our service we are seeking volunteers in a variety of areas including: responders to visit bereaved families, fundraisers, event and admin helpers and a treasurer.

Key objectives of our Volunteers are: To support the work of GCBN through contributing to the range of services provided. To make a positive difference to the lives of the children, young people and their families who have been affected by bereavement

Our responder service entails people visiting bereaved families and undertaking direct support work with children and young people and their families. We also run event days for children staffed up by our volunteers. We are particularly keen to recruit a volunteer with a financial or accounts background to take on our treasurer role.

Excellent support and training is provided to all volunteers e.g.: induction includes self awareness, policy and procedures of charity. Training in child protection and bereavement support. Support from coordinator and board of trustees.

All help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated. For more details please contact: Malcolm Stewart, Coordinator at email: malcolm.stewart@archie.org or tel.: 01224 554152.

Organisation aims and objectives

ARCHIE Child Bereavement Service provide direct support to bereaved children and young people throughout Grampian. We offer a wide range of services, which are carefully tailored to suit the individual needs of the child and their family. We recognise that every child is different and we believe that with appropriate support, information and guidance all children and young people will manage their grief.

Frequency and commitment details

Flexible times available. All help is greatly appreciated.

Restrictions

Experience required: Live in the Grampian area and are over 18 years of age. Good communication skills
Travel details: Our volunteer cadre covers Grampian but we aim to allocate requests to the nearest volunteer unless the volunteer expresses a wish to travel further.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Mileage / bus fares are reimbursed upon receipt of expense claim.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

Last updated a month ago

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