Cruse Bereavement Care - Helpline Volunteers

The National Helpline is a key part of Cruse’s services – it’s often the first point of contact for people desperate for help making that very brave initial step to get support. As a volunteer you would offer immediate support by both phone and email, explore the circumstances with the caller and together work out what options are available.

You don't have to be a trained counsellor to work on our helpline – we offer full training. All volunteers are currently working remotely, and home-based shifts are always available – meaning you can volunteer from wherever you are.

What we offer

• Free Bereavement Foundation training, including the Helpline elective
• An assigned supervisor, available for support before and after calls
• Monthly group supervision
• Remote working
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities; talks and workshops for volunteers from external organisations and speakers

We ask our volunteers to commit to at least one shift per week of 3-4 hours for a minimum of one year. For more information & to express interest - click here.