Volunteering With Anam Cara Fasgadh

Thank you for joining the Team at Anam Cara Fasgadh

Anam Cara Fasgadh welcomes empathetic and enthusiastic volunteers who help us support bereaved families and strengthen communities across the UK.

Founded in Argyll in 2018, Anam Cara Fasgadh provides compassion, respite, and hope to families following the death of a baby, child, or young person. Through Gabriel's Oasis, our peaceful retreat at Tralee Bay Coastal Parks, our memorial events, nature-based nurture groups, and Trees of Tranquillity, we have supported hundreds of families on their grief journey.

We ask all volunteers to read the information on this page, and complete the form below.

As a Volunteer, you may:

• Promote awareness of Anam Cara Fasgadh within your community

• Build relationships with local schools, organisations, and community groups

• Support fundraising activities and awareness campaigns

• Assist at events, workshops, and memorial activities

• Help identify opportunities for local partnerships and community engagement

• Act as a positive ambassador for the charity

• Share ideas and skills that can help us grow and improve

Volunteering with Anam Cara Fasgadh offers an opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful difference to bereaved families

• Gain experience in community engagement, fundraising, and charity work

• Develop communication, leadership, and advocacy skills

• Meet and work alongside like-minded people

• Access training and personal development opportunities

• Build confidence and broaden your experience

• Become part of a supportive and compassionate community

Every volunteer brings something unique, and we value the time, skills, and lived experiences that each person contributes. You can choose to support us through community outreach, fundraising, events, awareness raising, administrative support, or other activities that match your interests and availability.

Pre-agreed travel expenses may be reimbursed.

Who Can Volunteer?

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds and experiences throughout the UK.

You do not need previous experience in the charity sector. We welcome people who are:

• Compassionate and empathetic

• Reliable and trustworthy

• Respectful and inclusive

• Good communicators

• Willing to learn and work as part of a team

• Passionate about supporting bereaved families

Our Values

All volunteers are expected to:

• Treat others with dignity, compassion, and respect

• Maintain appropriate confidentiality and boundaries

• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion

• Represent Anam Cara Fasgadh positively

• Uphold the charity's values and mission