volunteers

SANDS VOLUNTEERS

Management Committee

Meet once a month. SANDS is managed by a committee of bereaved parents who have the task of ensuring that the organisation runs smoothly by raising funds, applying for grants, publicity, arranging in-service education for health professionals and general administration.

Advisory Council

The Advisory Council consists of members of the caring professions. They meet twice a year with SANDS (SA) Management Committee and Support Workers offering advice and assistance on relevant matters.

Support Workers

Are bereaved parents further down the track in their grief. These parents have undertaken a grief management training course. Support workers are trained listeners, not counsellors and are available for hospital and home visits and for telephone support. Support workers are based in many Adelaide metropolitan areas and country areas including the Riverland, Pt. Pirie, South East, Gawler/Barossa Valley and Yorke Peninsula.

SANDS support workers are aware that some parents have other issues and traumas in their family life aside from the death of their baby. Support workers can refer on to other appropriate organisations or agencies if necessary.

If you are interested in becoming a Support Worker please email us for further information and guidelines.