Skip Sidebar
About
We’re on a mission to help change lives and build healthy, resilient communities in Somerset. We do this by supporting and championing VCSE organisations and providing a range of services, training ...
WellbeingCommunity & family
Admin support for Carers Group
Organisation role · 2–6 hrs/month
Monks Yard, Ilminster, Ilminster, England TA19 9PY, United Kingdom
HostingCoordinationFundraisingMarketing & Communications
WellbeingCommunity & familyOlder people
This volunteering opportunity is expired You can find other volunteering opportunities here.2 spots left.
Spark Somerset
#70743
Scan me or visit www.sparkachange.org.uk/o/Spark-Somerset/opportunities/Admin-support-for-Carers-Group/70743 to join
Scan me or visit www.sparkachange.org.uk/o/Spark-Somerset/opportunities/Admin-support-for-Carers-Group/70743 to join
Contact person
Cath HollowayAsk Cath a question
Summary
This busy and friendly group meet on a monthly basis and need some support with organising the sessions and general administration.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.
The Ilminster group meet for lunch on a monthly basis and are looking for someone to help with general admin such as..
- Contacting Carers before the meeting
- Booking their meal orders
- Helping with fund raising
- Possibly help with arranging speakers
- Undertaking online training and face to face occasional meetings
At the monthly group, you would also
- Welcome Carers as they arrive, help new attendees feel safe and valued.
- Encourage empathy and mutual support, developing a nurturing confidential environment
- Helping people make friends and share experiences.
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costsGetting there
This volunteering opportunity is expired You can find other volunteering opportunities here.2 spots left.
About Spark Somerset
We’re on a mission to help change lives and build healthy, resilient communities in Somerset. We do this by supporting and championing VCSE organisations and providing a range of services, training and advice. We also believe that everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and so we work with local partners to provide volunteering opportunities for all.