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VOLUNTEER

Comfort Café Volunteer

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

We’re looking for volunteer for our Comfort Café that 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 

  • 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  

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