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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
Crewkerne Carers Group Volunteer
Organisation role · 2–4 hrs/month
Henhayes Centre, South St, Crewkerne TA18 8DA, UK
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Spark Somerset
#63865
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Summary
Join the team of volunteers at this lively community resource to lead or support the Carers Group.Detailed description
The Carers Group gives unpaid carers of friends and family members 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 need a volunteer to join the team of volunteers who lead the group. Duties would include
- Advertising on facebook
- Welcoming Carers as they arrive
- Enabling Carers to access group peer support through leading the group conversation
- Listening to carers and signposting where needed (information provided)
- Booking speakers (support and information provided)
- Monthly phone call to each group member
- working within guidelines and policy
- Undertaking a small amount of online training and face to face occasional meetings
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout 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.