Why volunteer with Jigsaw?
Be part of a small, enthusiastic and supportive team and make a real difference to children and young people coping with bereavement. There are so many reasons to get involved:
- it’s rewarding and fun
- you can make a huge difference for bereaved families in your community
- you’ll learn new skills and be able to use existing ones
- develop your personal skills and confidence
- gain experience of working for a charity
How can I help?
From a few hours a year to regular support, we have a variety of volunteering options:
Helpline Support Worker Volunteer
We’re looking for a volunteer to provide calm, compassionate, and confidential support to adults who are caring for, or working with, a child or young person experiencing bereavement. Callers may be parents, carers, teachers, social workers, or healthcare professionals seeking guidance on how best to support a grieving child. Volunteers offer a listening ear, practical information, and reassurance during what is often a deeply emotional and uncertain time. Access to a phone required.
Training and ongoing support provided | Weekday shifts (9.30am -12.20pm) available | Remote
Please contact SarahOBrien@jigsawsoutheast.org.uk if you have a query regarding this role
Speaker volunteer
This is a really important role, helping us spread the word about our work. It will involve giving short talks to a variety of audiences, usually between 10 and 30 minutes. We will provide you with a presentation and work with you to personalise it depending on the audience. If you feel comfortable contacting groups to book talks yourself that’s great, but if not, we will work with you to book in talks at a convenient time for you. This role not only helps us spread the word but can also generate income for our charity as lots of community groups will give a donation for your time.
Ad-hoc Flexible Hours | Community-based
Please contact emilylyle@jigsawsoutheast.org.uk if you have a query regarding this role.
Community Engagement Volunteer
We want to ensure that we increase our reach across our catchment area and are looking for volunteers to help us. The role will include giving presentations, building recognition and awareness within the community, increase referrals from health professionals and engage with disadvantaged communities across our catchment who may be currently unaware of our support.
Regular commitment | Office-based | DBS Check | Term time hours available
Please contact CatherineSotomayor-Robbins@jigsawsoutheast.org.uk if you have a query regarding this role.
Community Fundraising
From helping with bucket collections to supporting at a variety of fun events, join us and help raise vital funds for the charity.
Ad-hoc Flexible Hours | Community-based
Please contact emilylyle@jigsawsoutheast.org.uk if you have a query regarding this role.
Want to join us?
We’d love to have you as part of the Jigsaw team! Simply fill in your details on the short form below and someone will be in touch soon. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note availability for some volunteer roles may vary.
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