Bereavement Peer Support Volunteer

Help normalize the grieving process for a person struggling to cope with the death of a loved one.

As a Bereavement Peer Support Volunteer you provide a safe, non-judgmental space for the client to share their story and express their feelings. You will provide comfort and support, and assist the client to find meaning and heal. If needed, you can provide information and strategies they may find useful in learning to live with their loss.
In our Bereavement Peer Support Program we recognize the unique strength that comes from shared experience. Therefore we are specifically seeking individuals who have personally encountered significant loss in their lives. This program operates on the principle of peer support, emphasizing that our clients often benefit immensely from sharing their challenges with someone who has navigated a similar journey of loss and grief. 

As a Bereavement Peer Support Volunteer, your lived experience becomes a valuable asset in providing comfort and reassurance to those in need. Your ability to relate to the complex emotions of grief can offer a unique form of support helping clients feel understood and validated in their own struggles. Through the sharing of your personal journey you contribute to the creation of a safe, non judgemental space where clients can openly express their feelings and find solace in the knowledge that they are not alone. 

To enhance the effectiveness of our support, we make efforts to pair newly trained volunteers with clients who have experienced a similar type of loss where applicable. This matching process is designed to create a more profound connection between volunteers and clients as it allows for a shared shared understanding of the specific challenges and emotions associated with a particular loss. By aligning personal experience, we aim to create a supportive and empathetic environment that promotes heal thing and growth. 

In joining this program, you become an integral part of a community that understands the transformative power of shared experiences. Your willingness to give back by helping others navigate their grief is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Together, as a community of volunteers who have walked similar paths of loss, we aim to provide comfort, support and the hope of healing to those who seek it. 

Meetings with your client can take place in their home or in another mutually agreed upon location.