Marie Curie
Volunteer Counsellor - Bradford Hospice
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Make a real impact and Volunteer as a Counsellor at Marie Curie Hospice in Bradford
Marie Curie is seeking qualified Counsellors to volunteer their expertise in supporting children and young people navigating the emotional landscape of terminal illness and bereavement. This is an opportunity to apply your therapeutic skills in a deeply meaningful setting - helping young individuals process grief, explore emotions, and build resilience during life-altering moments.
Availability:
- 3 hours per week on weekdays
- Time: Between 9am-4pm
- Location: Marie Curie Hospice, Maudsley Street, Bradford BD3 9LE
Criteria:
- Aged 18 or over
- Qualified in Counselling
What you'll be part of:
- Provide 2-4 counselling sessions per week
- Offer counselling support to children and young people affected by terminal illness or bereavement
- Listen actively and empathetically to those experiencing loss
- Recognise individual needs, agree goals, review progress and maintain accurate records of sessions in line with Marie Curie procedures
- Share relevant updates with the Bereavement team
- Follow hospice record-keeping protocols and consult or share appropriate information to your Volunteer Manager
Why you'd be a great fit:
- Qualified in counselling or in final year of study
- Caring and compassionate nature with excellent listening skills
- Experience with children and young people, and the composition to meet them where they are
- Empathetic and skilled at supporting young people through grief and loss
- Respect for confidentiality, boundaries and ethical practices
- Committed to accurate record-keeping
- Reliable and committed to providing high-quality care
- Open to learning and development to make a lasting difference
- Team spirit - contributing to a positive team dynamic whilst been actively independent in the role
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What you’ll gain:
- Supportive training, ongoing guidance and wellbeing support
- A rewarding opportunity to support young people through difficult times
- Recognition for your time
- Deep sense of purpose
- Meet amazing people and grow your skills
- Be part of the UK’s leading end-of-life charity
- Travel and expenses covered
- Access to discounts on shopping, dining, travel and more
- 15% discount in-store at our Marie Curie Shops (Terms & Conditions apply)
If you’re looking for a way to use your expertise to bring hope, resilience, and healing, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact our Children & Young Peoples Bereavement Coordinator
Yvonne Hockey
- T: 01274 337034
- E: Yvonne.Hockey@mariecurie.org.uk
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone - staff and volunteers alike - supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
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