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Community & familyOlder peoplePeople with disabilities
Carers Group Leader and supporters
Organisation role · 2–4 hrs/month
Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Community & familyPeople with disabilitiesOlder people
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Cath HollowayAsk Cath a question
Somerset Carers Service
#79497
Scan me or visit www.sparkachange.org.uk/o/Somerset-Carers-Service1/opportunities/Carers-Group-Leader-and-supporters/79497 to join
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Summary
Lead or support one of our monthly meeting for those who care for their family or friends with support from Somerset Carers Service.Detailed description
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Carers Groups give unpaid carers of friends and family the opportunity to take a much needed break, socialise with other carers, share experiences, laugh, cry and find out how to access local information, resources, and other sources of support.
We are looking for volunteers to join our team to lead or support groups across Somerset.
Key roles are negotiable but may include
- Welcoming Carers as they arrive, helping new attendees feel safe and valued.
- Contacting Carers with a reminder email or text each month.
- Working with Somerset Carers Service to organise speakers, information sharing and peer support.
- Working with volunteers and service providers to deliver an agenda agreed by the attendees, yourself and Somerset Carers Service.
- Encourage empathy and mutual support, developing a nurturing confidential environment
- Helping people make friends and share experiences.
- developing an understanding of caring for friends and family and the support available.
- Undertaking online training and face to face occasional meetings.
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout Somerset Carers Service
Who Cares for the Carers? We do!