In conjunction with Volunteering England.

Roles for Volunteers

Below are some ideas of what volunteers can do. This is not a full list- please contact Louella for more information on 01422 430948.

Help make our Support Groups More Accessible- Become a
Support Group Volunteer

There are a number of Carers Support Groups throughout Calderdale. However, carers can sometimes be reluctant to attend them. They may suffer from low confidence and feel that they will not know anyone. The Support Group volunteer will provide a friendly face and encourage carers to come along.

The volunteer will meet and greet carers at the group, making new carers in particular feel comfortable. The volunteer may also provide refreshments/lunch and any other help that may be necessary.

Full training will be given as well as the opportunity to become qualified in Food Hygiene by following an accredited course to gain the Award in Food Safety.

The role will give the volunteer opportunities to meet carers and encourage then to access services that can make a real difference to their daily lives. Volunteers will gain insight and a wider knowledge of local issues in addition to a nationally recognised qualification.

Local Doctors want to help carers- Can you help them to help? Become a GP Link Volunteer

This role will help carers get information and back up support by acting as a link between the Carers Project and the volunteers local GP Practice.

The role will involve taking receiving and taking information that is useful to carers to the Practice. It may involve running an information stand at Practice events and Open Days. The practice may want to refer carers back to the Project via the Link Volunteer.

Full training on Carers issues and information will be given and volunteers will be introduced to Practice Staff.

The role will help to broaden a volunteer’s knowledge of events and activities in the local area and provide them with a valued role in their own local community. They will have the opportunity to meet carers and encourage them to take up services that they may previously have been unaware of.