Hindu Chaplain (Volunteer)

University of Lincoln Multi-Faith Chaplaincy is looking for a volunteer Hindu Chaplain to be available for the University community to respond and offer pastoral and religious support to Hindu staff and students. It is a fulfilling role for those who would like to work among young adults and be part of the Multi-Faith team who won a national central award recognising the service they offered.

A minimum of two hours a week but this is flexible. If you are interested and would like to know more about it you can contact Subash Chellaiah schellaiah@lincoln.ac.uk 

The role involves:

  • Provide individual and group pastoral care and spiritual guidance to students and staff, to those with personal issues, vocational issues, bereavement, relationship challenges and faith struggles.
  • Offering befriending support and particularly offer support for Hindu students.
  • Offer a listening support.
  • To be an Associate member of Hindu Society advising and providing support if necessary.
  • Attend University Fresher’s week and Chaplaincy welcome events.
  • Work with other services within the university and sign post students to appropriate services if needed.
  • Appropriate Training will be provided