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Comfort Café – Wigton

Location

The CommuniTea Hub, Wheatsheaf Lane, Wheatsheaf Yard, Wigton, CA7 9DY

What is the Comfort Café?

Our Comfort Café provides a safe, friendly space for bereaved people to meet monthly for a couple of hours on a weekday morning. Our space provides a comfortable and social atmosphere for individuals to connect and enjoy delicious coffee and light refreshments.

Days and times

9.45am – 12.45pm the 2nd Thursday of every month.

Role Requirements

Friendly and approachable

Good listening and empathy skills

Good communication skills

Good professional boundaries

Ability to work independently and as a team

Training Requirements

On-line mandatory training relevant to the role

Relevant face to face training when required

Duties and responsibilities

· To attend the Comfort Bereavement Café in Wigton once a month

· Support counsellor to set up chairs, refreshments

· Meet and greet attendees

· Offer a ‘listening ear’ and support to attendees

· Support counsellor to tidy up and debrief following session

· Other tasks where appropriate and within the remit of the role

Please note this volunteer role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service DBS check

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