Voluntary grief counseling for children and young people
Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e. V., Regionalverband Hanau & Main-Kinzig
Hanau, Hessen
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Discussed individually
- Families
- Kids & Teenagers
- Hospice Work
About the volunteering opportunity
We are setting up the Lacrima Children's and Youth Bereavement Center in Hanau and look forward to your voluntary commitment.
What we do:
We support grieving children and young people in a very difficult phase of their lives. Nothing shakes children's lives more than the death of a close relative. But children grieve differently to adults. They jump in and out of grief like in puddles, they are sad now and then happy again. Children often don't want to be a burden and hide their grief behind a seemingly carefree surface. It is important that children can show their grief.
We are planning to offer group sessions in Hanau where children can talk about their grief, come together with other children, but also play, laugh and have fun. We will also facilitate discussions for parents and actively support them. Our offer is free of charge.
Your Tasks
How you can get involved with us:
- We plan group lessons, excursions and events together
- You will help with the regular, fortnightly group activities that take place in Hanau
- You support and accompany grieving children, young people and adults after the loss
What you can expect from us:
- You will be trained by us over three weekends to become a Lacrima bereavement counselor (m/f/d) and receive educational support.
- You will take part in regular supervision, further education and training provided by external service providers.
What's needed
For this volunteering opportunity, advanced German skills are required.
What sets you apart
- You are mentally stable and resilient.
- You take personal responsibility, are creative, reliable, empathetic and have a certain amount of self-reflection - in short: you have a big heart and a good gut feeling.
Time required
Regularly
Discussed individually
Time commitment: approx. 8-12 hours per month
Location
Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e. V., Regionalverband Hanau & Main-Kinzig
As a modern Christian aid organization, Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. has been dedicated to serving others in Hanau and the Main-Kinzig district since 1957. During this time, we have grown steadily and have continuously expanded and improved our services for the people in our region.
Hanau, Hessen
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Discussed individually
Hanau, Hessen
Advanced German skills
Regularly
Discussed individually