Help us improve the lives of Carers in Kingston. A carer is someone who is providing support, unpaid, to a friend or relative who has a disability, long term illness, mental health problem or substance misuse issue. The Young Carers' Project supports carers aged 5 -18.
How can I help?
Volunteer recruitment is now open! To register your interest in a role, please email Lyndsey at volunteering@kingstoncarers.org.uk.
Volunteering with young carers:
We have both flexible and regular volunteering opportunities at our youth groups and holiday activities for children aged 5-18.
We also have a one-to-one mentoring programme.
- Young Carer Activities Volunteer - School holidays
- Young Carer Mentor - contact mentoring@kingstoncarers.org.uk for more info
Volunteering with adult carers:
Consider lending a hand 'ad hoc' at our outings for adult carers or at one of our monthly support groups.
- Virtual Support Group Facilitator - Dementia Carers
- Adult Carer Outings Volunteer - ad hoc
- Volunteer Counsellor - placements available for students, waiting list in operation
Admin volunteering:
Our admin volunteers keep things running smoothly, either from home or at our Tolworth office.
At Kingston Carers’ Network we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect all volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and background checks will be undertaken before any role is offered.
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