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Volunteer with us

Volunteering is good for you! Did you know that there are enormous benefits to you, your family and your community?  Volunteering can help you to meet new people, connect with your community, learn new skills and even advance your career.  Research shows that giving to others can also benefit your mental and physical health.

I get a real sense of achievement, fulfilment, and ‘giving back’. I’ve also got to know so many amazing people, families and children. Volunteering has definitely been worthwhile.

We have volunteering opportunities throughout the country, covering many aspects of our work. We can be flexible, tailoring volunteering to suit your time, skills and interests. Have a look at some of the opportunities below. Think it’s for you? Just email [email protected] or call 01494 569 048.

What’s it like to volunteer for Child Bereavement UK? Read an account from one of our volunteers, Alex  

Scotland Fundraising Internship

We are looking for a Fundraising Intern to work with us from our Glasgow base for a period of 6 months to assist the Regional Fundraising Manager

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We are looking for a Fundraising Intern to work with us from our Glasgow base for a period of 6 months to assist the Regional Fundraising Manager in developing community fundraising, recruiting volunteers and assisting with supporting corporate partnerships with the supply of fundraising materials. This is a voluntary role with a minimum of 1 days commitment per week and would suit anyone who is interested in gaining experience and knowledge in a fast-paced fundraising environment. For more information contact [email protected].

Published: 15th January, 2020

Updated: 9th October, 2020

Author: Rakhee Sharma

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Volunteer Photographer

Child Bereavement UK's volunteer photographers support the charity at challenge events, working to provide images for a range of media and library uses

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Child Bereavement UK's volunteer photographers support the charity at challenge events, working to provide images for a range of media and library uses. Volunteers need to have their own access to a digital SLR camera which can produce capable of producing high quality digital images. 

A full briefing will be provided prior to each event and you will be accompanied and supported by a charity representative at all times throughout the event. 

For more information about this role and forthcoming events, please get in touch with Lizee at [email protected] 01494 569049

Published: 28th November, 2019

Author: Lizee Graham

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Snowdrop Walk Volunteers

Our annual Snowdrop Walks are special days where families supported by Child Bereavement UK and members of the public can come along for a lovely walk in beautiful surroundings and plant snowdrops in memory of someone special who has died.

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Our annual Snowdrop Walks are special days where families supported by Child Bereavement UK and members of the public come along for a lovely walk in beautiful surroundings, and plant snowdrops in memory of someone special who has died. There’s a children’s Treasure Hunt along the route and refreshements.  

Child Bereavement UK are seeking volunteers to help at the following events in Buckinghamshire, Cheshire and London. 

For more information about these events, please get in touch with our fundraising team at [email protected] or 01494 569048

Published: 28th November, 2019

Updated: 30th March, 2020

Author: Lizee Graham

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Cheering Team Volunteer

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We have more and more incredible fundraisers taking on challenges for us every year, but they can’t cross the finish line without the passion and energy of volunteers like you. Each year we seek a lively bunch of volunteers to help support our fundraisers taking part in different running events across the country in aid of Child Bereavement UK.  We need help to cheer them on and offer as much support as possible. 

If you are interested in volunteerings one of our events and supporting our runners, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Lizee on [email protected] or 01494 569049

Published: 28th November, 2019

Updated: 13th August, 2020

Author: Lizee Graham

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General Volunteering

We are always delighted to hear from volunteers who can assist us at various times throughout the year for opportunities like bag packs, bucket collections and helping us at stalls at various events. If you would like to be added to our list of volunteers, please get in touch:

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We are always delighted to hear from volunteers who can assist us at various times throughout the year for opportunities like bag packs, bucket collections and helping us at stalls at various events. If you would like to be added to our list of volunteers, please get in touch:

in Buckinghamshire and the South of England contact [email protected]

in Cheshire and Cumbria contact [email protected]

in Scotland and the North of England contact [email protected]

You could also…

  • join a local fundraising group
  • organise your own fundraising event
  • help at our events
  • help with office admin or writing funding applications
  • talk to our supporters over the phone

Just call us on 01494 569048 for an informal chat.

Published: 2nd March, 2019

Updated: 29th March, 2019

Author: Robin Ngai

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Management Volunteer

If you are a senior manager, or have relevant expertise that might help us, or you might be able to give your time as a mentor or advisor to our management team, please let us know.

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If you are a senior manager, or have relevant expertise that might help us, or you might be able to give your time as a mentor or advisor to our management team, please contact [email protected]

Published: 2nd March, 2019

Updated: 3rd May, 2019

Author: Robin Ngai

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Fundraising - Research Volunteer (South England)

This role will involve working closely with the community fundraising team to help extend our charity’s reach in the South of England. Your support will be vital in reaching new supporters and developing new relationships with dynamic individual supporters and organisations, to increase awareness and fundraising opportunities for Child Bereavement UK. Please send your application to [email protected]

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This role will involve working closely with the community fundraising team to help extend our charity’s reach in the South of England. Your support will be vital in reaching new supporters and developing new relationships with dynamic individual supporters and organisations, to increase awareness and fundraising opportunities for Child Bereavement UK. Please send your application to [email protected]

Where: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
When: Flexible
Contact: Lorna Murchie – 01494 568 932 / [email protected]

Published: 2nd March, 2019

Author: Robin Ngai

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Fundraising internships

We have several internship opportunities within our fundraising department both at our Head Office in Buckinghamshire and within our Regional Fundraising Teams. Read about Femke's internship experience.

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We have several internship opportunities within our fundraising department both at our Head Office in Buckinghamshire and within our Regional Fundraising Teams.

Read about Femke's internship experience.

Published: 2nd March, 2019

Updated: 29th March, 2019

Author: Robin Ngai

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Groups for Young People

Our Groups for Young People meet regularly at our offices throughout the country during school term time. We are looking for volunteers who can offer support, and who enjoy working with young people and joining in their activities. All volunteers will be asked for references and an enhanced DBS check. If you are interested in volunteering, you can contact us in the following areas:

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Our Groups for Young People meet regularly at our offices throughout the country during school term time. We are looking for volunteers who can offer support, and who enjoy working with young people and joining in their activities. All volunteers will be asked for references and an enhanced DBS check.

If you are interested in volunteering, you can contact us in the following areas:

Buckinghamshire: [email protected] / 01494 568906

Cheshire: [email protected] / 01928 577164

Cumbria: [email protected] / 01539 628311

Glasgow: [email protected] / 0141 352 9995

Milton Keynes: [email protected]   01908 550895

East London: [email protected]  020 8519 7025  

West London: [email protected]  020 8960 9476

Published: 2nd March, 2019

Updated: 28th July, 2020

Author: Robin Ngai

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Bereavement support teams

We need enthusiastic volunteers to support the work of the Bereavement Support Team across the country. We offer free support and information to bereaved children and young people, as well as those facing bereavement, up to the age of 25, and their families. Volunteers will be part of our Bereavement Support Team, which offers both group and one-to-one bereavement support to children, young people and their families.

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We need enthusiastic volunteers to support the work of the Bereavement Support Team across the country. We offer free support and information to bereaved children and young people, as well as those facing bereavement, up to the age of 25, and their families.

Volunteers will be part of our Bereavement Support Team, which offers both group and one-to-one bereavement support to children, young people and their families. We are looking for volunteers with a range of skills including listening, group work and administration.

Please contact: [email protected]

Cumbria Bereavement Support Group Volunteer

 

Published: 2nd March, 2019

Updated: 3rd May, 2019

Author: Robin Ngai

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Bereavement Services

Our telephone support and information service are reinforced by a team of regular volunteers who answer calls from families and professionals. We also have a team of volunteers working in our family support programme. All staff and volunteers working with children require significant training and DBS checks, which we provide for free. If you are interested, please email [email protected] or call 01494 568 900.

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We have a team of volunteers working in our family support programme. All staff and volunteers working with children require significant training and DBS checks, which we provide for free. If you are interested, please email [email protected] stating your UK location and areas of interest or experience, or call 01494 568 900.

Published: 2nd March, 2019

Updated: 6th August, 2019

Author: Robin Ngai

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