Location: Loughborough, LE11
Role: Volunteer Group Facilitator
Job Type: Part-time, Volunteer
Experience Required: Bereavement by suicide (minimum 2 years)
Work Type: In-person
Make a Difference in Your Community – Volunteer with SoBS
Have you been personally affected by suicide? Are you ready to turn your experience into a meaningful way to help others? Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SoBS) is actively recruiting volunteer peer support group facilitators in Loughborough to help support those coping with the devastating impact of suicide loss.
SoBS is the leading UK charity offering peer-to-peer support for adults bereaved by suicide. We believe that no one should face suicide loss alone. By volunteering with us, you can play a vital role in helping others find hope, healing, and connection.
Why Volunteer with SoBS?
As a Group Facilitator, you will:
- Lead monthly support group meetings (2 hours per month)
- Create a safe, empathetic space for people to share their stories
- Support and guide conversations, while allowing freedom for silence and reflection
- Provide information and signposting to national and local resources
- Manage group communications and basic admin tasks
- Work collaboratively with a team of 3 peer volunteers
What We’re Looking For
We welcome volunteers who are:
- Aged 18 or over
- Bereaved by suicide for 2+ years and confident in their healing journey
- Compassionate, non-judgemental, and approachable
- Skilled in active listening and group communication
- Willing to commit to supporting monthly meetings and occasional team duties
- Able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English
Volunteer Benefits & Support
When you join SoBS as a volunteer, you’ll receive:
- Full training and ongoing development
- Access to our national volunteer network of 400+ peer supporters
- Annual volunteer assemblies, forums, and wellbeing events
- Regular support and check-ins from a dedicated regional Volunteer Coordinator
- Coverage under SoBS Public Liability Insurance
- Travel expenses and group meeting costs reimbursed
- Free or subsidised travel, sabbatical opportunities, and mentoring programmes
- Invitations to wellbeing retreats and caravan stays
About SoBS
SoBS is a national charity dedicated to supporting adults over 18 who are bereaved or impacted by suicide. Every facilitator at our support groups has experienced suicide loss firsthand, which makes our groups uniquely empathetic and powerful in helping others feel understood.
To learn more about our work, visit: www.uksobs.com
Apply Today
If you’re ready to transform your loss into healing for others, we encourage you to apply. Your personal story can offer connection, understanding, and hope to someone navigating the darkest time of their life.
Application Requirements:
- Have you experienced a suicide bereavement?
- Have at least 2 years since the loss passed?
- Willing to commit to monthly in-person meetings in Loughborough (LE11)
Reference ID: Loughborough