Volunteering
Join Our Team of Volunteers at Warwickshire Young Carers
Volunteers are the heartbeat of Warwickshire Young Carers, playing a crucial role in supporting young carers and their families. From facilitating groups and activities after-school, during school holidays or an occasional weekend session, to assisting with family support events, or raising the profile of Warwickshire Young Carers in the local community, and office adminisistration, which is the backbone of the organisation. Our volunteers make a significant contribution to the charity’s day-to-day functions of the charity which enables the staff team to reach more young carers each year.
We deeply value and appreciate the contributions of all our volunteers. We are committed to supporting you through comprehensive training, continuous supervision, and full inclusion in meetings and other activities (if you wish to participate). Your involvement is essential in helping us deliver our mission of improving the lives of young carers.
At Warwickshire Young Carers, we embrace diversity and are committed to equality. We recognise that some individuals and groups face or perceive discrimination. Therefore, we apply the principles of equality and diversity to all our staff and volunteers, as outlined in our Equal Opportunities Policy.
We understand that your time, skills, and knowledge are valuable, and we ensure that all volunteers are reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses, such as travel. Warwickshire Young Carers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that voluntary positions will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
How You Can Help
As a charity that delivers support across the whole of Warwickshire, we are actively seeking volunteers who can assist with direct service provision in each district – Stratford upon Avon, Warwick, Rugby, Nuneaton & Bedworth, and North Warwickshire. The office is in Balsall Common where the administration functions are based. Whether you can spare a few hours each week, once a month or for ad-hoc activities, there are a variety of roles that might suit your interests, availability, and location in Warwickshire.
Volunteer Group Sessional Worker
Join us in delivering fun and enriching group sessions for young carers, helping them reduce isolation, make friendships, develop confidence, and experience new opportunities. Each district in the county runs a monthly after-school group which operates between 4.15 and 6.45pm on specified days. In addition, there will be opportunities to accompany ad-hoc activity trips that occur during school holidays and occasional weekend days, but this is not essential. If you have effective communication skills, are energetic and enthusiastic about working with children and young adults, this role is perfect for you.
Please see the Role Description and if you are interested in applying please click here, or give us a call for more information.
Volunteer Community Outreach Worker
Our team provides family support, respite activities, and community engagement opportunities, which help children and their families build support networks by linking with local community services which help to improve overall well-being, enhance educational & employment outcomes and.
As a Volunteer Community Outreach Worker, you will assist the team to raise the profile of Warwickshire Young Carers and the role of young carers within the local districts across the county. Raising awareness ensures that the service reaches those in need of support. If you are a good communicator with an interest in community networking, are energetic and enthusiastic about children and youngadults achieving fulfilled lives, we would love to have you on our team.
Please see the Role Description and if you are interested and if you are interested in applying please click here, or give us a call for more information.
Volunteer Administrator – Balsall Common
The office is where it all happens at Warwickshire Young Carers. There are a multitude of administration functions that support the charity’s operations. Volunteers help our office run smoothly so our core staff can focus on providing frontline services to young carers and their families. If you are highly organised with excellent IT skills and a knack for communication, consider joining us as a Volunteer Administrator.
Please see the Role Description and if you are interested and if you are interested in applying please click here, or give us a call for more information.