As a hospice, we are all about providing holistic care for our patients and families. The support that our Children and Young People's counsellors provide is central to the wellbeing of the patient and their family.

If you:

- have a Level 4 counselling qualification specifically for working with children and young people
- have great listening and communication skills
- are comfortable talking about illness, grief, and loss in an age‑appropriate way
- can empathise while maintaining healthy boundaries
- are reliable, flexible, and have basic IT skills
…we’d love to hear from you.

You will come to a 1-day training course that all our patient facing volunteers attend, and then there will be ongoing training, supervision and support

Volunteering in this role is meaningful, rewarding, and professionally enriching. You’ll gain:

Real-world counselling experience: Work directly with children and young people facing complex emotional challenges — ideal for newly qualified counsellors building experience or established practitioners wanting to specialise.

Support every step of the way: You’ll receive monthly supervision, a named line manager, and be part of a friendly, multidisciplinary team who truly value what volunteers bring.


A chance to make a lasting impact: Your support will help young people build resilience, feel heard, and find hope during incredibly difficult times.

CV and personal development benefits: Great for enhancing your professional profile, developing clinical skills, and contributing to a respected hospice charity.

Expenses covered: We reimburse reasonable travel costs so you’re never out of pocket.