Bereavement Volunteer

Organisation Name:
Cruse Bereavement

Organisation's Cause(s):
Mental Health

Location of voluntary activity:
Cruse provide bereavement support primarily by Zoom or Telephone to anyone in the York area who have a York City post code.

When are volunteers needed: Ongoing

Type of Voluntary Activity:
Advice / Information / Support

Role description:
A listening support service volunteer who needs to provide bereavement support to those who have lost loved ones - this can be a recent or historic loss.

Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
Empathic, good listening skills, non judgemental and accepting of others morals and values.

Will there be a DBS check? Yes

Driving Licence required? No

Volunteer's own vehicle required? No

Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering

What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
All Cruse volunteers need to attend our Bereavement Foundation course before they support clients and receive frequent training and CPD.

How to get involved:
Please complete the application form on our website

Web link: Click here

Closing date: 18-08-2026