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Become a Grief Encounter Volunteer

As a non-government funded charity, we rely on the generosity of our donors and volunteers to help us provide support to as many bereaved children, young people and their families as we can, for as long as they need it. In this new role, and as part of our network of volunteers, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference, whether it’s for minutes, hours, days, or even months.

If you’re passionate about supporting our cause and want to help us make a positive impact on bereaved children and young people’s futures, we encourage you to apply to become a Grief Encounter Volunteer today.

See our wide range of volunteer opportunities below.

If you are interested in applying for any of the below roles, please contact Yvonne on yvonne.shield@griefencounter.org.uk

Cheer Squad Volunteer

Join our Cheer Team and help motivate runners and riders as they raise vital funds for Grief Encounter. With high‑fives, claps, banners and big smiles, you’ll help create an uplifting atmosphere at marathons, bike rides and charity runs throughout the year.

Shifts are just a few hours, and everyone is invited to get involved — no experience needed.

Your presence on the sidelines genuinely boosts fundraisers when they need it most.

Therapist Volunteer - London, Bristol & Brighton

As a volunteer Therapist you will provide an important safe place for our children and young people to explore and move forward in their grief journey. Offering either one to one or group therapy to our children and young people who have experienced a bereavement. This role will involve seeing our children and young people in school, in our office or online and working closely with our team. You will also be responsible for maintaining confidential records in line with Data Protection and company policy, using our client management system. Experience of working with children and young people in a counselling role is essential. This is a crucial role in supporting our families on their grief journey and to building good grief coping strategies for the future.

Min requirement: further details on application

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Event Volunteer

There are three types of events, you might wish to volunteer for all three categories or one in particular.

Clinical: Events are focused on our children and young people, and families that we are supporting. Example events include, but are not limited to: Forever Night; Residential Weekend; Go Ape; Fishing Days. (DBS Checks will be carried out).

Fundraising Volunteer: You may be involved at any stage of the process of planning and attending an event. You will be a vital member of our team. Example events include but are not limited to: Golf Days; Gala Dinner; Comedy Night

Treks and Challenges: Events are focused on generating income through sponsorship. Example challenges include but are not limited to: Skydives; London to Brighton Cycle; London Marathon. To allow the smooth running of events within Treks and Challenges, we need assistance with Cheer Point, Event Drivers, and Goodie Bag Packing.

We ask that volunteers are available for at least a year on ad hoc basis.

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“My mum died when I was 11 and my family and I had no support. When I found out about Grief Encounter I knew instantly that I had to get involved. I wanted to contribute and work in a way that would really make a difference. I love helping set up workshops, attending their events as an extra pair of hands, co-ordinating other volunteers and, my favourite project of all, coordinating the Grief Encounter Children’s Choir. Volunteering has also given me the push to commit to professional therapist training. My journey has been everything I hoped it would be and more.”

Renu Dewan Volunteer Coordinator