LOSS Team Volunteer

Job Scope: A LOSS Team is made up of trained suicide loss survivors, and sometimes other concerned community members, that provide support to individuals and families who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. As a LOSS Team member, you will play a critical role in offering comfort, resources, and a listening ear to survivors, helping them navigate the difficult early moments of their grief journey.

Possible Tasks:

-  Respond as part of a team to recent suicide losses, in collaboration with local organizations, authorities, and/or first responders.

-  Provide compassionate support to survivors, offering emotional care and connection.

-  Share information about available resources for grief support and mental health services.

-  Write and package cards to loss survivors around holidays, birthdays, etc.

-  Asist with resource identification and vetting.

-  Package resource care packages that are provided to the newly bereaved.

-  Serve as a bridge to ongoing support services for survivors in the community.

Training Provided: All volunteers will receive training on suicide prevention, crisis response, and providing support to survivors. No prior experience in crisis intervention is required - just a willingness to learn and serve others in their time of need.