Be a changemaker in your local community and join our mission to support local unpaid carers.
Did you know? There are over 20,000 unpaid carers in the Bath and North East Somerset area. This number continues to rise. Due to the pandemic, The Carers’ Centre are helping more than double the number of carers than last year.
Looking after someone can have a significant impact on many areas of a person’s life, physically, emotionally, financially, and more. To ensure the growing number of carers in our local area are recognised, valued and get the help they deserve – we need your help!
What you will do
Give unpaid carers living in Bath and North East Somerset the best opportunity to promote their wellbeing. Our carer cafés are social spaces where carers can chat with others who understand over a hot drink, play informal games and make new friends in a relaxing and welcoming environment.
The cafés take place on a variety of week-days and evenings, times and at a range of locations. This volunteer role allows confident and pro-active individuals lots of opportunities to get involved! A wellbeing café volunteer will offer a warm welcome, will help to set up the space and support carers to connect with others and the wider community.
About you
This role is for friendly and sociable individuals, preferably with the confidence to help run cafe’s independently of staff, after a few sessions. You will enjoy the company of others, will have excellent listening skills and will be able to empathise with others. You thrive in taking the lead whilst working as part of a wider team and will ensure everyone is included and feels valued. Access to a mobile phone, laptop and internet would also be beneficial for this role.
Why join us?
This exciting opportunity is quite unique, you could create long-lasting relationships with your neighbours and other local residents, and you will see the direct impact your efforts have had in your area.
You will be supporting a long-standing local charity and making a huge difference to the lives of carers and your local community.
As part of joining our mission, 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 your voice will be heard. Also 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.
