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Comfort Café volunteer

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.  

 

Hours  

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

 

Role Requirements 

A minimum Level 2 Certificate in Counselling skills or equivalent 

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 

Line Manager Wendy Ashton – Patient and Family Support Team lead 

Tel: 01228 810801                                        

Email: wendy.ashton@edenvalleyhospice.org  

Application

Location: The Glasshouse, Wheatsheaf Lane, Wheatsheaf Yard, Wigton, CA7 9DY 

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

Please download the application form here.