There are lots of ways you can help us as a volunteer.
All of our opportunities are flexible and can be tweaked around you and your circumstances
If you like the look of any of these opportunities, please do use our enquiry form to get in touch or just give us a phone call. Alternatively you may have a special skills, interest or area of expertise to offer us. We will contact you to chat through your interest, without obligation.
121 IT Support for carers and staff
Technology can help relieve isolation, and enable carers to connect to others but what if you have a laptop, tablet or mobile and don't really know how to use it? You will be helping carers get the most out of their device and also assist staff in the Biggleswade office. Read more about 121 IT Support
Telephone Signposting
People with dementia or memory loss and those caring for a relative with dementia can find it difficult to pick their way through the myriad of various local services. Can you be their navigator?
We give you training so you can help signpost people who call our memory navigation helpline. You will also stay in touch with those who have registered for this service to give them updates.
Read more about Memory Navigators
Helping at groups
Volunteers are a great help at carers support groups, by welcoming people and offering hospitality - working with staff to create a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Read more about Helping at groups
Admin Support
Learn or brush up your admin skills in one of our busy offices in Bedford, Biggleswade or Leighton Buzzard. You can help us with photocopying, scanning, data entry, reception and general office duties. Read more about Admin Support
Our Bedford office is currently recruiting for Reception volunteers so if you would like to meet and greet visitors, take phone calls and have 3 - 4 hours spare each week, we would love to hear from you.
Call a Carer
Are you good on the phone? Be a listening ear for isolated carers so they know they are not alone? Or ring new carers to let them know what help we offer in their area and any groups, training or activities coming up.
Read more about Call A Carer
Home visits
Sign up as a dementia befriender and give a carer two hours freedom a week by providing companionship to their relative. Read more about Home visits
Helping young carers
Volunteers can play a big part at our clubs for Young Carers, aged between 4 – 16 years. The clubs are fun, give the young carer a break and the chance to get some support.
Read more about helping young carers
Promotions
Do you like getting out and about? Help us to reach more carers by going to community groups and venues to talk about how we can help. Become an ambassador to tell community groups how they may be able to help us by raising funds and spreading the word. Promote our Carers Discount Card out in the commuity to help carers save money.
Fundraising
If you want experience of the fundraising world, you might be interested in helping our fundraising team. At the moment, we are looking for help with coordinating our collecting tins.
Alternatively, you may want to support us in your own way by raising funds
If you have any further questions please contact Carol Solaiman.
Carol Solaiman
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