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Support someone through a time of loss

by Dorothy Parkes Centre

As a bereavement and loss group facilitator at Dorothy Parkes, the role is to be the provider of a safe place for the grief work to occur.
A facilitator starts and ends the group, provides a copy of the handbook and must be willing to play an active part in the delivery of the sessions.
A Facilitator gives members permission to not share before they are ready. These structural components are an important part of the members feeling safe.
Group members will not become experts on their grief, but gain a deeper understanding of how grief impacts not only on individuals and their relationships but also the wider community.
The facilitator’s role is to establish some of ground rules of the group which include confidentiality and the right to be heard, and safeguard participants whilst in the group.

Organisation description

The Dorothy Parkes Centre is an award-winning community centre based in Smethwick. Our Centre opened in 2000 and we provide a safe place of welcome and opportunity, accessible to all, open seven days a week. Our Centre helps to address local needs by providing, or hosting, a wide range of activities.

Address

Church Road
B67 6EH Smethwick

Contact

Fionnuala O'Brien
0121 558 2998
admin@dorothyparkes.org
https://www.dorothyparkes.org/

Accessibility

Please contact us to discuss any access requirements

Experience gained

Training given

Will the organisation carry out a DBS check?

Yes

Minimum age

18+

Age focus

  • Adults
  • Older people

Time of volunteering

  • Evenings
  • Daytime
  • Weekends
  • Weekdays

Categories

  • Mainly indoors
  • To learn new skills and improve my job prospects
  • To share my skills and creativity

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