Carers Support Impact Report 2023-24
People who provide vital care for family or friends in West Sussex are being encouraged to make the most of…
Volunteer At Carers Support West Sussex
Volunteering offers a valuable opportunity to provide support and lend a compassionate ear to dedicated caregivers.
What We Offer To Volunteers
From training to a mentor, we make sure you are supported and prepared in your role.
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.
Our Volunteer Roles
We have two types of volunteer roles: Information Volunteers and Check-In and Chat Volunteers. Not sure what role suits you? Click on the two roles below to read more about them.
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.
Carers Groups
Co-facilitator – Volunteer
The main purpose of this role is to support the Carer Wellbeing Worker at a local venue where carers can meet with their peers, are enabled to share their experiences, meet with other carers and learn more about our services. These groups bring together carers where they can talk or just listen to others.
Mental Health Online Group Co-facilitator
Within a group setting carers are enabled to share their emotions to reduce stress and feelings of loneliness and isolation. This is achieved by actively listening, providing relevant information, responding to issues and concerns raised by the Carer.
Open to All Carers Groups Co-facilitator – Volunteer
Working together with the Carer Wellbeing Worker, to provide a safe space for carers to meet on a regular basis to engage with other carers, gain information and peer support. Our `Open to All` groups are for all carers who are supporting anyone who could not manage without them.
Open to All Carers Groups Co-facilitator
Working together with the Carer Wellbeing Worker to provide a safe space for carers to meet on a regular basis to engage with other carers, gain information and peer support. Our `Open to All` groups are for all carers who are supporting someone who needs their support.
Dementia Online Group Co-facilitator
Working together with the Carer Wellbeing Worker to provide a safe on-line space for carers, supporting someone with Dementia, to meet on a regular basis to engage with us and other carers, gain information and peer support.
Have Any Questions?
If you would like to contact us about volunteering, please email volunteering@carerssupport.org.uk or contact the Volunteer Service Manager Rosemarie Hegarty on 01293 699704.
How Volunteers Helped This Year
Discover the impact of our volunteers over the past year in enhancing the lives of Carers in West Sussex.
146,704
Minutes of Volunteering
Our team of volunteers have been amazing at the time given to support Carers this year.
20,910
Minutes On The Phone
Through the volunteer Check in and Chat telephone befriending service helping carers feel more socially connected.
43
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.
Volunteer Enquiry Form
Fill out the form below, there are only a few questions to answer. Someone from our team will be in touch with you soon.
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