Volunteering

Would you like to help support those affected by the death of a child?

Volunteer opportunities open to all

Remembrance Events

We would love your assistance in planning and running these events There are various opportunities available, such as crafting message leaves, offering administrative support, preparing refreshments, and setting up on the event day. You can even perform on the night. For those who have been impacted by the death of a child, we seek help in designing and creating content for the services, as well as reading or lighting candles during the evenings.

Groups and Activities

Do you possess a skill or talent that you could share or lead? Would you be interested in organizing an activity or group for us? While an understanding of bereavement is beneficial, it is not essential.

Alternatively, are you a bereaved parent who is at least three years post-loss and interested in offering peer support during our activities and groups? We will provide training and support.

Are you bereaved of a child at least 3 years ago?
Are you a bereaved parent, sibling, grandparent or step-parent?

Then these volunteering opportunities are available to you:

Child Death Helpline

Giving peer support to those affected by the death of a child. You must be able either to take calls from home or to travel to The Alder Centre regularly.

Befrienders

Giving 1: 1 peer support to those affected by the death of a child. You must be able either to take calls from home or to travel to The Alder Centre regularly to meet befriending clients.

Welcomers

You will need to travel to The Alder Centre regularly. You will be essential in providing a welcoming environment when clients and visitors attend the centre. You will also offer peer support, including to those attending groups, activities and drop ins.

Training and support is given to all volunteers.