Children and Young People's counsellor volunteer
Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care
We’re looking for compassionate, skilled volunteers to join our counselling team
As a Children & Young People’s Counsellor Volunteer, you’ll: Provide Level 3 counselling (NICE guidance) for children and young people under 18 Work with clients at home, in our hospice buildings (St Albans/Watford), in schools, or online Support young people navigating illness, bereavement, and change Use an integrative or pluralistic approach to help children express themselves in ways that feel right for them Manage a small caseload independently within a warm, supportive team Attend monthly supervision and regular team meetings
Counselling
Counselling
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.
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. 🧩 Flexibility Sessions can be in-person or virtual, and we work with you to find a pattern that suits your life. 🤝 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.
Most of our volunteers offer 4 hours a week.
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This role may take place at our Inpatient Unit in Watford, our Outpatient building in St Albans, in schools, or in the client's home
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