Apply to join a Panel of Self-Employed Professional Workshop Facilitators for HUGG Nationwide

We are seeking expressions of interest from self-employed professional workshop facilitators to join a panel that we can call upon to work alongside artists in delivering creative workshops, as well as other similar creative engagement programmes that may arise in the future.

HUGG is the national suicide bereavement organisation dedicated to supporting adults bereaved by suicide. We provide free practical information and emotional support after suicide through our telephone support line, nationwide suicide bereavement support groups, walks, pop-up cafés, and creative workshops. We also provide information and resources on grief after suicide on our website and webinars.

Our vision is an Ireland where those bereaved by suicide find support, hope and are free from stigma. We provide suicide postvention support services and activities to achieve this vision. Our work aims to break the silence around suicide loss and reduce the isolation of suicide grief.

Throughout 2026 we will deliver several creative workshops nationwide to contribute to our work programme. Our creative workshops aim to:

1. Widen access to suicide bereavement peer support using a creative approach;
2. Enable people bereaved by suicide to connect socially with others with a lived experienced and shared understanding of suicide loss within a facilitated creative and learning space.
3. Empower people bereaved by suicide with a practical and/or creative skill which can offer a sense of achievement and/or support self-regulation and benefit mental health and well-being;
4. Widen awareness of suicide bereavement resources, services and supports available.

Downloads:

• HUGG_Workshop Facilitator Application formFINAL
• HUGG_Open call for creative_workshop_FacilitatorsFINAL

Timeline:
Deadline for applications: Friday 30 January 2026
Interviews of shortlisted applicants: Monday 9 February 2026

How the Panel will operate:

• Appointment to the panel will be confirmed by a letter of invitation to the successful applicants. This appointment letter does not constitute an offer or commitment to enter into a service contract, and no contractual rights shall exist until a formal written Contract for Services has been executed by HUGG for the relevant project.
• Appointment to the panel is for a period of 2-years.
• Project offers will follow as they arise and will be based on the skills and experience outlined during application.
• Project offers will include a complete written brief, time commitment and fee offer relevant to that project.
• Panellists have the right to accept or decline project offers as they arise.
• If a panellist is contracted to a project, this will be via a Contract for Service.
• No contract will be issued without proof of tax clearance, and/or VAT registration number where applicable.
• Contracted panellists will not be expected to work exclusively for HUGG.

Renumeration:
Flat fee per workshop plus mileage.

How to apply:

Application Requirements:

Complete the application form provided. Completed applications should be sent by email only to recruit@HUGG.ie with “Creative Workshop Facilitator Panel” in the subject line. Also, please return with the application form your CV.

Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Closing date for this application Friday 30 January 2026.