How to Get Involved?

We are always looking for new experienced and dedicated people to join our amazing team of volunteers to work with our lovely families. At Living On we value our volunteers and the work they do and will do all we can to make your experience both fulfilling and rewarding. Please read the following description, and if you think you have what it takes, please reach out to us by completing the form at the bottom of this page. We will be in touch as soon as we can.

Living On Bereavement Service asks its volunteers to give three hours per week working with the charity.

Essential qualities:

• To be able to listen
• To be non judgemental
• To have  experience of working with children and young people
• To be able to communicate with children and young people
• To be able to talk about death and dying
• To be able to work as part of a team
• To have an enhanced DBS check (Living On will provide this)
• To be able to attend all the required training sessions
• To be able to attend the monthly group supervision sessions
• To respect and work within our confidentiality guidelines

Desired qualities:

• To have experience in assessments
• To have experience in evaluating services
• To have experience in working with loss and bereavement
• To have experience of liaising  and working with other professionals
• To hold a professional qualification in Health, Education or Counselling/therapy

Join Our Board of Trustees

Help shape the future of Living On Bereavement Service

Living On Bereavement Service supports bereaved children, young people and families through therapeutic support, group work, family activities and work with schools and professionals.

As we look towards the next stage of our development, we are looking to strengthen and diversify our Board of Trustees. We want to build a skilled, committed and forward-thinking Board that can support the charity’s growth, strengthen our governance and help us reach more children and families who need our support.

Who are we looking for?

We are particularly interested in hearing from people who could bring the following skills and experience:

• Chair of Trustees – someone with senior leadership, CEO, board-level or business experience who can lead the Board, support our CEO and help shape the charity’s future development (job description below).
• Treasurer – someone with practical accounting or financial management experience who can oversee our accounting arrangements and external payroll processes (job description below).
• Finance Trustee – someone with financial expertise who can support strategic financial planning, risk management and the charity’s long-term sustainability (job description below).

We also warmly welcome applications from people with experience in fundraising, business development, income generation, marketing, governance and organisational growth.

Just as importantly, we value lived experience. If you have personal experience of childhood bereavement, or experience of supporting a bereaved child or young person, we would love to hear from you. Your perspective could help us ensure that the voices and needs of bereaved families remain central to our decisions.

You do not need to have been a charity trustee before. We welcome people who can bring relevant skills, fresh perspectives, enthusiasm and a commitment to our work.

What would you bring?

As a trustee, you will help shape our strategy, provide appropriate challenge and support, contribute your knowledge and networks, and help ensure Living On is well governed and financially sustainable. You will be part of a team working towards a shared purpose: improving the lives of bereaved children, young people and families.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Living On is committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board that better reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from people whose backgrounds and experiences are underrepresented on charity boards, including people from ethnically diverse communities, different socio-economic backgrounds and generations, disabled and neurodivergent people, and those with varied life experiences.

We believe that diversity strengthens decision-making, broadens our understanding and helps us better respond to the needs of the families we support. We want to create a Board where different perspectives are welcomed, everyone feels valued, and all trustees can contribute meaningfully.

Interested in joining us?

If you have skills, experience or lived experience that could help Living On develop and grow, we would love to hear from you.

To find out more about becoming a trustee, please contact us at admin@livingon.org.uk ​

Help us shape the next chapter of Living On and make a lasting difference to bereaved children and families.