All of our Hugg groups are facilitated by trained volunteers who have a lived experience of suicide loss. If you wish to become a facilitator, please follow the steps below.
Stories
“That feeling of solidarity and not being alone is incredibly, incredibly healing. That feeling of solidarity and not being alone is incredibly, incredibly healing. That feeling of solidarity and not being alone is incredibly.”
John Carter
HUGG Group Volunteer
Stories
“That feeling of solidarity and not being alone is incredibly, incredibly healing. That feeling of solidarity and not being alone is incredibly, incredibly healing. That feeling of solidarity and not being alone is incredibly.”
John Carter
HUGG Group Volunteer
WHAT TO EXPECT
Follow the steps below
We provide full training, mentoring support and resources for selfcare. If you feel ready to volunteer, please follow the steps below and we will be in contact with you.
Complete our form
Receive a call
One of our staff can call you within five business days to tell you more about HUGG group facilitation.
It is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions. You will be speaking with someone who has been bereaved by suicide.
Attend a
HUGG Meeting
We run frequent volunteer information sessions online where you can find out more about what’s involved in volunteering with HUGG.
You will have an opportunity to meet the team and ask any questions you might have.
Meet the team
In order to become a facilitator, you will need to attend a Hugg group session for at least 3 months. After that, if you feel ready, you can facilitate the group sessions.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Complete our form
If you feel ready to volunteer, please complete the form below and we will be in contact with you.
If now is not the time for you to volunteer as a group facilitator, you can help us reduce the stigma and shame associated with suicide by simply spreading the word about HUGG and the service we provide. Please visit our resources to find information that may support you in your grief journey.
support@hugg.ie
01 513 4048 (Monitored answering machine)
