Volunteer At Carers Support West Sussex

Volunteering offers a valuable opportunity to provide support and lend a compassionate ear to dedicated caregivers.

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What We Offer To Volunteers

From training to a mentor, we make sure you are supported and prepared in your role.

Induction

You will take part in specific induction training prior to starting in your role

Ongoing Training

You will have ongoing role related training during your time as a volunteer from our in-house training programme

A Volunteer Mentor

Which includes regular reviews for a chance for feedback, continued development and support.

Insurance

We provide full insurance cover for you while you undertake any of your duties

A Team

Be a part of regular team meetings and an annual social event (optional). Have your voice heard and your contribution valued as part of a growing team

Reimbursement

As a volunteer you are already gifting your time - we make sure that any expenses directly relating to your volunteer time with us are reimbursed

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Why Volunteer with Us?

We welcome volunteers from all areas of the community and levels of expertise and skills. The main skill we look for is the ability to listen and have empathy. All our volunteers have an induction into Carers Support West Sussex that covers our vision, values and how we support carers.

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The Well-Being Benefits of Volunteering

Our Volunteer Roles

We have several different types of volunteer roles such as Information Volunteers and Check-In and Chat Volunteers. Not sure what role suits you? Click on the roles below to read more about them.

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Check-In and Chat Volunteer

The Telephone Befriending Service will provide a carer with an opportunity of a regular social conversation to help reduce feelings of being alone. It is also an important opportunity to talk about the services available to them in their community and where appropriate online.

Crawley Community Shop Assistant Volunteer

The Crawley Community Shop is organised and run by a management committee supporting several charities that operate in the Crawley area. The shop is manned by a team of trustees and volunteers, enabling local charities and community groups to raise funds.

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Carer Groups Volunteer Group Assistant | Horsham

The Assistant will join and support the facilitation of the group alongside the Facilitator, ensuring a warm welcome to those that wish to join us. We want to create a safe environment for people to be able to talk about their caring roles when they feel comfortable to do so.

Carer Coaching: Review Support Volunteer | Home based

As a Review Support volunteer with Carers Support West Sussex, you'll assist the Carer Coaching Team by reaching out to carers who have finished their six one-on-one coaching sessions with us. Collaborating with the Carer Coach Coordinator, you'll get in touch with these carers 3 to 6 months after their coaching to collect their feedback and insights.

Carer Coaching: Volunteer Assistant | Home based & In person

As a Carer Coaching assistant with Carers Support West Sussex, you will assist and support with delivering our Coaching group sessions (online or in-person). Using Coaching as a tool, these sessions are designed to help carers reflect on their well-being and take positive steps toward change

Have Any Questions?

If you would like to contact us about volunteering, please email volunteering@carerssupport.org.uk

How Volunteers Helped This Year

Discover the impact of our volunteers over the past year in enhancing the lives of Carers in West Sussex.

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Minutes of Volunteering

Our team of volunteers have been amazing at the time given to support Carers this year.

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Minutes On The Phone

Through the volunteer Check in and Chat telephone befriending service helping carers feel more socially connected.

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Digital Champions

Our volunteer Digital Champions helped carers become more digitally-strong.

Video Library

Watch the firsthand experiences of Mandy and Liam as they share their journeys as volunteers at Carers Support. These videos offer a glimpse into the impactful world of being part of our volunteer team.

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