General volunteers for monthly support group

General volunteers for monthly support group

Posted for Simon Says

Posted by Hive Portsmouth

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seeking volunteers in Portsmouth for our monthly support group

Simon Says provides support for bereaved children up to the age of 18 at our monthly support groups.  Our groups provide an opportunity for children and young people to spend time with others who have had similar experiences. Groups are themed and activities/group work sessions are organised by our volunteers.

 When?

Monthly support group, Sunday afternoon, commitment of 3-4 hours.  

About the organisation 

We support Hampshire children and young people up to the age of 18 years who have a significant person in their life who has died or is dying.

Simon Stanley was a 37 year-old teacher from Southampton when he died from cancer. His wife Sally found there was no bereavement support locally for their two small children. Their experiences have led to the establishment of “Simon Says” as a registered charity.

Our research has shown that the Stanley’s experience is not unique and there is a wider need to provide resources and information to children and parents and to those working with children eg: teachers, health professionals.

The need for support in Hampshire is astonishing. It is estimated that each year, around 400 parents die in the county, leaving around 690 dependent children (aged 0-17). Overall it is estimated that 4370* children and young people (5-16 years) in Hampshire have been bereaved of a parent or sibling at some point in their childhood (*source: childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk).

The charity became registered in 2001, and a formal launch took place on March 25th 2002, changing it’s status to CIO in 2021.

Process:

You will need an account to register your interest for this role. Once you have registered your interest you will receive an automatic email with next steps. If you have not received this in a couple of hours, please do get in touch as it may not have registered ([email protected]). 

You will need to respond to the "Criteria Check" email to progress with this role. 

Please check your junk email folder in case any emails end up there.  Friendly reminder that the charities/organisations emails may end up here too. 

Don't forget you can add up any volunteering hours as part of Team 100 Opportunity - Hive Portsmouth or part of the Donate 100 things challenge Opportunity

What skills do I need?

Skills required

Training is provided, however if you have experience working with children this would be beneficial. DBS checks are carried out.