Vessel is Me has a small community of volunteers and staff who help us deliver our support programs and events, our hope is to grow this number by seven folds in the next five years. Whether you have experienced loss yourself or hold the cause close to your heart, there is a place for you on our team. We could not do this important work without generous people such as yourself. Join us today as we continue to change the narrative around loss and grief.
What we provide our volunteers:
We value our volunteers.
Our priority is to make sure our volunteers feel prepared, supported and valued throughout their time with us. To help make your experience a positive one with us, we provide:
- Debrief sessions with our in-house clinical psychologist.
- Comprehensive training on peer support, grief and loss.
- Full and encouraged access to our services (including our coaches and counsellors)
- Opportunities for continue learning.
Ready to volunteer with us? Please send us an email to hopegiver@vesselisme.org and state your name, the volunteer position and contact number.
Volunteer Roles;
Event Volunteer.
Description: We host a variety of events throughout the year that are made possible with the help of dedicated volunteers.
To be a part of these, please check our Events page (put a link)
Time Commitment:
Flexible hours throughout the year (a few hours at a time)
Requirements:
The majority of our events are in Kampala. Events volunteers must be local.
Peer Facilitator.
As a peer facilitator, you will be holding space and promoting connection through conversation. With each group facilitated, you will update our scheduling platform to record attendance and submit a feedback form.
Time commitment:
3-6 hours per month.
Peer Helpline.
Description:
Peer Helpline volunteers provide members of the community with access to immediate and anonymous peer connection in a way that feels safe for them. This support is offered remotely and 1:1 to individuals who are seeking immediate and anonymous support through the Hope Calle Centre.
Time Commitment:
3 hours per week (flexible shift options)
Requirements:
First- hand experience with Pregnancy loss or infant loss is a requirement for this role.
