Bereavement Resource Pack Volunteer
This role is part of our Bereavement Resource Pack project, which helps schools support children and young people following the death of someone important to them.
As a volunteer, you’ll help prepare and distribute packs filled with books, guidance, and resources, giving schools the tools they need to respond with confidence and care.
Why this role matters
When a child experiences bereavement, schools often want to help but may feel unsure how best to respond.
Our resource packs provide practical, thoughtful support, helping staff feel more confident in supporting grieving pupils. By preparing and distributing these packs, you’re helping ensure that schools have the right resources available when they’re needed most.
What You’ll Be Doing
Assembling books and resources into tote bags
Ensuring each pack contains the correct materials
Preparing packs for primary and secondary schools
Including a Guy’s Gift Buddy Bear in each pack
Helping prepare packs for delivery
Assisting with delivering packs to local schools
You’ll usually be working in small groups, preparing batches of packs together with others.
What we’re looking for
A practical and organised approach
Good attention to detail
A willingness to follow simple guidance
A respectful and thoughtful approach to the materials
Friendly communication if supporting with deliveries
Time commitment
This role is usually carried out in short, flexible sessions.
Typically, volunteers help prepare packs in batches (around 20 at a time), which usually takes a couple of hours per session.
What support you’ll receive
Clear guidance on how packs should be prepared
Support from staff during sessions
A friendly, team-based environment
Flexibility around when you get involved
What you’ll need
A practical, hands-on approach
Attention to detail when assembling packs
Respect for confidentiality and the sensitive nature of the work
Interested?
If you’d like to be part of this project, we’d love to hear from you for an informal chat.