Become a NALAG Grief Support Volunteer
Our organisation is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to join us as Grief Support Volunteers. Volunteers are at the heart of NALAG — without their valued contribution, we simply could not operate as effectively or reach as many people in need. We are always looking for generous community‑minded people to assist with the running of our organisation, programs, and events.
As a NALAG volunteer, you can be involved in a wide range of meaningful activities. Our staff and volunteers work together to promote, deliver, and maintain the essential grief support services NALAG provides across New South Wales. Whether you’re helping at events, supporting our centres, assisting with community outreach, or contributing behind the scenes, your time and skills make a real difference.
Volunteering with NALAG is a rewarding way to give back, build new skills, and support individuals, families, and communities experiencing grief and loss. We welcome people from all backgrounds who are willing to offer their time, empathy, and commitment.
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A support network for people experiencing loss and grief.
Volunteering is a meaningful way to give back to your community while gaining new skills and experiences. At NALAG, our volunteers are valued members of our team, and we are committed to supporting their growth. All volunteers have access to our training and education sessions, and we provide ongoing supervision and development for our Grief Support Volunteers. We also host regular social outings, awareness sessions, and opportunities for volunteers to connect, collaborate, and help plan special events such as Grief Awareness Month.
As a NALAG volunteer, you can give as much or as little time as you are able. For Grief Support Volunteers, sessions typically run for 1 hour with adults and around 30 minutes with children. Depending on the needs of your client, you may volunteer as little as 1 hour per fortnight.
NALAG Grief Support Volunteers are trained to offer a compassionate listening ear to those who are grieving. While you will not provide counselling, your understanding, presence, and support offer great comfort to individuals navigating loss. To become a Grief Support Volunteer, you will need to complete our Basic Loss & Grief Support Training Program, held at various times throughout the year across NALAG branches. This experiential training invites you to reflect on your own experiences of loss and learn how to support others in their grief.
Grief Support Volunteers also have opportunities for further development, including the option to train as a Palliative Care Volunteer.
What You Will do as a NALAG Grief Support Volunteer
As a NALAG Grief Support volunteer, you’ll play an important role in supporting individuals, families, and communities experiencing grief. Depending on your interests and availability, you may be involved in:
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Providing a listening ear — offering compassionate, non‑judgmental support to people who are grieving.
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Supporting community programs — assisting with group activities, events, and outreach initiatives.
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Helping at NALAG Grief Support Centres — welcoming visitors, assisting with administration, or supporting day‑to‑day operations.
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Participating in awareness activities — helping promote events such as Grief Awareness Month and other community education sessions.
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Contributing behind the scenes — assisting with planning, organising, and preparing resources for programs and events.
Your involvement helps NALAG Grief Support continue to deliver essential grief support services across Australia.
Volunteer Roles at NALAG Grief Support
NALAG offers a variety of volunteer roles to suit different skills, interests, and levels of availability:
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Grief Support Volunteer Provide one‑on‑one support to individuals experiencing grief. Sessions are typically 1 hour for adults and 30 minutes for children. Volunteers usually commit around 1 hour per fortnight.
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Community & Events Volunteer Assist with community events, fundraising activities, awareness campaigns, and special programs.
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Centre Support Volunteer Help with reception, administration, resource preparation, and creating a welcoming environment at our centres.
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Palliative Care Volunteer (optional advanced role) After further training, volunteers may support individuals and families during end‑of‑life care.
Ready to get started as a NALAG Volunteer?
Grief Support Volunteer
Grief Support Volunteer duties can include:
- Provide face to face individual grief support (training available)
- Provide telephone grief support (training available)
- Provide assistance with administration tasks
- Help promote special events, eg: education, training, Grief Awareness Week and Healing Ceremonies
- Opportunity to provide Palliative Care
To be a Grief Support Volunteer, you must:
- Be or willing to become a member of NALAG (see Membership info)
- Complete Basic Loss & Grief Support Training (conducted by NALAG at various locations)
- Provide a valid NSW Working With Children Check and National Police Clearance Certificate (NALAG can assist you in obtaining these documents).
Friend of NALAG Volunteer
Friends of NALAG play a vital role in our organisation, assisting with events and office operations. You may be willing to assist us with setting up an information stand, cooking a BBQ or supervising children during an event. Loss & Grief training is not necessary for Friends of NALAG (as no support work is required), however you must provide a valid NSW Working With Children Check and National Police Clearance Certificate (NALAG can assist you in obtaining these documents).
To express your interest in volunteering with NALAG NSW, please click the Apply Now button below.
Note: You must be an existing member of NALAG (NSW) Inc to become a volunteer. To apply to become a member, see membership information at the top of this page.