Serve, Share, Grow VOLUNTEER!
Serve, Share, Grow… VOLUNTEER!
The Center for Grieving Children… a place of healing and hope.
267-437-3123
Main Office:
3300 Henry Avenue, Suite 110
Philadephia, PA 19129
About The Center
The Center for Grieving Children is a safe and caring place where young people who are grieving a death can find help to grow through the healing process. Our work is based on a deep respect for the individual’s experience of grief, the healing potential of peer group support and the value of adult mentoring.
In addition, our mission includes serving as a training and resource center for professionals and others who interact with grieving children and teens.
The Center for Grieving Children is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization supported by grants and individual donations. Gifts of any size are welcome and can be made in memory of or in honor of someone.
Financial Support
Our groups are provided at no cost to families. We receive no government support or healthcare reimbursement, but rely solely on the generosity of foundations, corporations and individual donors who want to make a difference for children and families. No child is denied care because of lack of financial ability. You can help through direct contributions, through soliciting funds from your place of employment or by helping with fundraising.
Volunteer Opportunities
We are looking for volunteers who wish to be involved directly with families in a meaningful way or who want to help support The Center through behind the scenes work. Our present volunteers can attest to how rewarding and personally fulfilling their involvement has been.
Volunteer Children’s Grief Group Facilitators
Work directly with our peer support group programs for children ages 6-18 or our concurrent caregiver groups. If you care deeply about children/teens and love to listen to them; if you are capable of tolerating sadness; if you are able to appreciate the joy and hidden gifts within children; if you are willing to share your own humanity; and, if you are willing to make a commitment of time and energy, we have a place for you.
If you are interested in being part of this rewarding work, we’d like to hear from you. Volunteers are required to take our training course and are asked to commit to one year of service.
Adult Grief Group Volunteers
Seasoned adults (preferably with a professional background in counseling, though not required) are needed to help lead peer support groups for caregivers of grieving children. Adult peer support groups provide support for adult grief as well as psychoeducation and support for parenting a grieving child.
Office Volunteer
Interested in learning more about the business practices and administration of non-profits? Volunteers are vital to the growth of any non-profit. Make your mark and join us as an office volunteer.
A lot of work is done behind the scenes at The Center. As we continue to transition to our new space and database systems, we are looking for office support. This would be ideally suited for a student or professional who would like to gain the experience and knowledge of the behind the scenes and administrative side of a non-profit.
Special Events
Are you a planner, an organizer, or a doer who likes to make things happen? We need volunteers to help with special events, fundraising and to serve as ambassadors to the community.
For more information:
Call: 267-437-3123
Email:
Or visit us on the web at
Executive Director
Darcy Walker Krause, J.D., LSW
Program Coordinator/Staff Therapist
Ann Hitchins, MA, MSS, LSW
Administrative Coordinator
Lisa Nwankwo
The Center for Grieving Children
3300 Henry Avenue, Suite 110
Philadelphia, PA 19129