Why volunteer at The Carers' Centre?
One in three of us will care for someone during our lifetime - so caring is everybody's business
We are working hard to make sure that carers in Bath and North East Somerset are fully recognised, valued and supported in society. But we can’t do this alone.
Volunteers are vital to what we do. They offer their amazing skills to help us deliver life-changing services and they make a huge difference to the local community.
Without your kindness, we wouldn’t be here when families need us most
We work to improve the lives of unpaid carers, of all ages to have what they need to stay well, in control and feel connected.
This means listening to carers, amplifying their voices and putting them at the heart of our work. It’s providing free wellbeing activities so they can take some time away from their caring role. It’s helping them navigate a complex health and social care system, offering financial guidance and employment advice. It’s giving them a safe and supportive space to come together.
The impact of caring
Over 19,600 people look after their loved ones in the Bath and North East Somerset area, yet unpaid care seems rarely understood.
Looking after a partner, friend or family member due to old age, illness, disability, mental health problem or an addiction can be a rewarding experience, but it can also significantly impact many areas of a person's life.
Recent research found that carers are feeling "tired", "frustrated" and "trapped".
Make a difference
By volunteering your time and raising awareness of our work, you’ll be making a difference to the thousands of unpaid carers in our area.
We want you to get as much out of volunteering as you put into it!
Meeting new friends, learning new skills, advancing your career and feeling happier and healthier are just some of the benefits our volunteers say they get from giving their time.