Organisation Name:
York Carers Centre
Organisation's Cause(s):
Carers
Location of voluntary activity:
Remote/from home
When are volunteers needed: The role is flexible, Monday-Friday between the hours of 9.30-4.30pm
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Advice / Information / Support
Befriending / Buddying
Role description:
Do you have experience of caring for a loved one and understanding the impact this can have? Do you have an empathic nature and enjoy listening and helping people? Do you have experience of navigating your way through services? Are you ready to join a warm and friendly team to provide carers with telephone support for as little as a couple of hours per week, for a minimum commitment period of 6 months? Our Telephone Listening Service aims to support lonely, isolated carers, in need of company or respite by taking a break from their caring role.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
Communication skills would be an advantage and computer skills would be useful.
Will there be a DBS check? Yes
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
Volunteers will hopefully gain an understanding of the issues faced by unpaid carers and how to help signpost them for appropriate support.
A full recruitment, training and support package is available. Volunteers will also have access to internal and externally sourced free training.
How to get involved:
If this appeals to you and you are looking to help people and make a real difference to their lives then please contact us:
Phone: 01904 715490
Email volunteering@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
Our office address is: York Carers Centre, 17 Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET.
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 01-12-2026