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Carers Breaks Service Volunteer (South Gloucestershire) 

About the role 

Many carers provide support to a family member every day and can find it difficult to take time for themselves. As a Carers Breaks Service Volunteer, you'll offer companionship to the person they care for, enabling carers to have a regular break, attend appointments, or simply recharge. 

What you'll do 

You'll help create valuable respite opportunities for unpaid carers by: 

• Spending time with the person being cared for in their home or local community 
• Providing friendly companionship, conversation and social interaction 
• Supporting hobbies, games, walks or other enjoyable activities 
• Helping reduce isolation and promote wellbeing 
• Building a positive, reliable relationship with the person you visit 
• Giving carers the confidence to take a short break from their caring role

Time commitment 

• 2 to 3 hours per visit 
• Weekly or fortnightly commitment 
• Monday to Friday during daytime hours 
• Regular, ongoing volunteering 
• Based in South Gloucestershire 

What you'll bring 

We're looking for someone who: 

• Is friendly, caring and enjoys spending time with people 
• Has good listening and communication skills 
• Is reliable and able to commit to regular visits 
• Is patient, understanding and non-judgemental 
• Respects confidentiality and personal boundaries 
• Does not need previous experience, as no personal care is involved 

Interested? 

To find out more or apply, complete our volunteer enquiry form.

Befriending and Community Connection Volunteer 

About the role 

Carers aged 55 and over can often feel isolated and lonely due to the demands of their caring role. As a Befriending and Community Connection Volunteer, you'll provide regular telephone-based support, offering a friendly listening ear and helping carers feel more connected, supported and valued. 

What you'll do 

You'll help carers feel less isolated by building supportive conversations and connections through: 

• Making regular telephone calls to carers aged 55 and over 
• Providing a friendly, non-judgemental listening ear 
• Offering encouragement and social connection through conversation 
• Building positive and supportive relationships over a six-week period 
• Maintaining appropriate boundaries while providing emotional support 
• Sharing relevant information with staff where appropriate and required 

Time commitment 

• Approximately one hour per week 
• Support provided through one or two phone calls each week 
• Calls can be made during the daytime or early evening 
• Each carer receives up to six consecutive weeks of support 
• Opportunity to support more than one carer at a time, if desired 

What you'll bring 

We're looking for someone who: 

• Has excellent listening and communication skills 
• Is empathetic, patient and understanding 
• Can communicate sensitively with people caring for someone who is unwell 
• Is reliable and able to commit to regular contact 
• Understands the importance of maintaining appropriate boundaries 
• Has experience of, or an awareness of, the challenges faced by unpaid carers 

Interested? 

To find out more or apply, complete our volunteer enquiry form. 

Young Carers Activity Volunteer 

About the role 

Being a young carer can be challenging, and many young people have caring responsibilities alongside school, family life and friendships. As a Young Carers Activity Volunteer, you'll help create positive, enjoyable experiences that give young carers a break from their caring role, while supporting their wellbeing, confidence and social connections. 

What you'll do 

You'll support young carers during groups, activities and events alongside experienced staff by: 

• Helping young carers take part in activity groups, workshops and trips 
• Encouraging participation and helping young people feel included and valued 
• Providing a friendly, supportive and positive presence 
• Assisting with arts, music, cooking, sports or other activity sessions 
• Listening to young carers and helping create a safe, welcoming environment 
• Supporting occasional holiday activities and special events 

Time commitment 

• One hour or more per week, where possible 
• Opportunities for both regular and occasional volunteering 
• Term-time, school holiday or year-round involvement available 
• Activities take place across Bristol and South Gloucestershire 
• Flexible commitment based on your availability 

What you'll bring 

We're looking for someone who: 

• Enjoys working with children and young people 
• Is friendly, approachable and a good listener 
• Is reliable and able to work as part of a team 
• Is patient, understanding and supportive of young people from diverse backgrounds 
• Can encourage participation and build positive relationships 
• May have a skill, hobby or interest they would like to share, such as arts, music, cooking or crafts 
• Interested? 

To find out more or apply, complete our volunteer enquiry form. 

Admin Support Volunteer 

About the role 

As an Admin Support Volunteer, you'll help behind the scenes to ensure our services run smoothly and efficiently.

By supporting day-to-day administrative tasks, you'll help staff spend more time supporting carers and delivering vital services across the community. 

What you'll do 

You'll provide practical administrative support as part of our friendly team by: 

• Assisting with general office and administrative tasks 
• Helping to organise and maintain records and information 
• Supporting the preparation of letters, emails and documents 
• Assisting with data entry and updating databases 
• Helping with filing, scanning and other office-based activities 
• Providing support for projects and events as required 

Time commitment 

• Flexible volunteering opportunities available 
• Regular commitment agreed to suit your availability 
• Office-based and/or remote opportunities may be available 
• Ongoing support provided throughout your volunteering 

What you'll bring 

We're looking for someone who: 

• Is well organised and has good attention to detail 
• Is enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills 
• Can work independently and use their own initiative 
• Enjoys working as part of a small, friendly team 
• Has good communication and basic IT skills 
• Is reliable, professional and able to handle information appropriately 

Interested? 

To find out more or apply, complete our volunteer enquiry form.