Children & Young People Supporters

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children who have are finding it hard to process and adapt after the death of someone close?

If so, we urgently need people like you! 

Apply to join our local team of incredible volunteer supporters with our Children and Young People Bereavement Service. 

We urgently need to train more supporters in the local area to meet the increasing demand on this vital service. Will you help us to offer support and give hope to families who are struggling with the death of someone close?

Did you know that you don't need to be a counsellor to apply for this training? The course is open to those who have experience of working with children and young people, and/or interest in furthering skills in working with bereaved children and young people.

 The overall aim of this course is to provide trainees with a supportive context in which they can develop those theoretical, conceptual, and practical skills and insights, which will enable them to become highly competent supporters of bereaved children and young people and their families/carers. 

You will receive full training with the course being delivered from 10am - 4pm over Zoom on the following dates:

• 20 &21 Sept
• 4 & 5 Oct
• 25 & 26 Oct
• 8 & 9 Nov
• 22 & 23 Nov
• 6 & 7 Dec

All six weekends need to be attended.

Please note: This course is not currently accredited by an external body. 

Download application details here:

CYP Course Training Information

Volunteer Information

Application Form 

Equality Monitoring form 

Closing date for applications is: 12pm on Monday 21 July 25

Online interviews will be held during the week beginning Monday 28 July.

If you have any questions or would like to chat more about this, or any of our volunteering roles, please contact us at volunteering@crusescotland.org.uk 

View other volunteering opportunities with Cruse Scotland.