Whatever your reason for volunteering, the Carers’ Resource can offer you many opportunities, training, support and fun. We have a growing team of dedicated volunteers, reaching carers that we otherwise wouldn’t be able to support on a regular basis.

BefRIenders
One to one support with carers, giving them a chance to talk about their concerns, their interests or their needs to a neutral and non-judgemental ear! You might be in someone’s home or encouraging them to get out and about to meet new people or start a new activity.

Drivers
We need volunteers all over our geographical area to help carers get to appointments, support groups and activities. In our more rural areas, where public transport might not be accessible, our volunteer drivers provide a vital lifeline to carers and those they care for.

Call a Carer
Staying in touch with the thousands of carers we support each year is a demanding task. Our ‘Call A Carer’ volunteers make follow up phone calls to those who haven’t been in touch for a while and offer a listening ear. The reassurance that the Carers’ Resource is always there for them is often enough to help them carry on caring.

Carer support groups, trips and activities
The Carers’ Resource run a variety of support groups for carers and you can help by offering a listening ear and extra support for our staff. From boat trips to Tai Chi and from lunches to afternoon tea, your skills can be used in many different ways to give carers a much needed break.

Young Carers Team
Our young carers team involve volunteers to help them support young people under the age of 18 who have caring responsibilities for a parent or sibling. You could bring new skills and energy to the youth club to encourage and motivate young carers in a supportive environment, or support our young carer trips, raising enthusiasm and keeping the children safe in a range of activities.

Learning Support volunteers
Working with our Changing Lives team, you can help carers develop their skills and interests by encouraging them to attend a range of courses and offering support and reassurance over the phone.

Fundraising volunteers
Help organise and plan events to increase awareness of our work and to raise funds. You can also help out on the day, hold your own event for us, or even start a fundraising group amongst your friends.