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Carers Group Leader

Carers Group Leader

Organisation role · 2–4 hrs/month
Wincanton, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
Community & familyPeople with disabilitiesOlder people
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Somerset Carers Service
#79497
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Summary

Lead our monthly meeting for those who care for their family or friends in Wincanton 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 need volunteers to lead and support our Wincanton Carers Group on the afternoon of the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the lovely River Cale Cafe.


Key roles are negotiable but may include

  • Welcoming Carers as they arrive, helping new attendees feel safe and valued.
  • 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.
  • Awareness 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 support

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