Carers Trust
Carers Trust - Heart of England supports people in Coventry with caring responsibility. Carers often face physical exhaustion, emotional distress, social isolation and financial hardship. They provide information and advice, respite care and more. They also support young carers who are providing support to their siblings and parents with disabilities.
Volunteering Opportunities
There are a number of opportunities available such as: telephone befriending, young carers office clerk, general admin and event support volunteers.
How to get involved
For more information visit: http://www.youngcarerscoventry.co.uk/
This project is not managed by Warwick Volunteers.
Why get involved?
Time Commitment
2-3 hours a week, with a minimum commitment of 6 months.
Location
3 City Arcade, Coventry, CV1 3HX
This organisation reimburses reasonable volunteer travel expenses.
Requirements
Volunteers should be caring , empathetic and committed to the cause.
IT skills needed for certain roles such as telephone befriending, admin.
The Centre provides an induction/training to volunteers. They are supported and supervised by the staff on a regular basis.
This is an External Opportunity
Warwick Volunteers cannot be held responsible for external volunteering opportunities advertised, but we do make every effort to ensure that all the information we publish is accurate. We advise volunteers to use their own judgement when selecting potential opportunities, and to check all details concerning prospective volunteering activity with the organisation involved. Please make sure that you have received all necessary training and information regarding your own health and safety before commencing volunteering.