What you will do
Your responsibilities can vary as an Activity Support Volunteer, depending on the type of activity you support. In a nutshell, you will help carers to take time for themselves, connect with others and have fun! Common tasks you can expect to take on are outlined below.
Offer a warm welcome
This may include taking a register, making hot drinks and helping carers settle in.
Set up activities
Create a comfortable environment and help to take down and clean up.
Support activities
Be on hand to make introductions and encourage participation.
Day trips
Help manage group travel on outings.
Please note, for this role you will be required to provide character references and complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check. These will be organised with you, by The Carers’ Centre once you are accepted.
About you
You are a friendly and sociable person that enjoys being around people. You will have excellent listening skills and will be able to empathise with others. You thrive working as part of a team and will ensure everyone is included and feels valued. If you'd like to support online activities, you will be confident in using electronic devices and online platforms like Zoom.
Why join us?
There are lots of amazing reasons to volunteer for a charity. You might feel like you want to give back to your local community, meet new people or gain a new skill. You can do all this and more at The Carers' Centre.
Volunteers are vital to our work in helping unpaid carers, we pledge to provide you with ongoing support throughout your time with us as a volunteer, you will be provided with a full induction and by joining us you will be making a difference to the lives of unpaid carers.
We will, of course, reimburse any out-of-pocket expenses to support you in your role.
What our volunteers say!
Without the dedication and kindness of our volunteers, we wouldn’t be here when families need us most.
Read on to find out why they offer their time and support to volunteer for us.
Keen to know more?
Our friendly team are on hand to let you know all about our exciting volunteer opportunities and how you can apply.
Latest opportunities
Whether you can give the odd hour here or there, or can commit to a more regular role, there are many opportunities to get involved with The Carers’ Centre.
