Volunteer opportunities
The table below contains information
regarding the specific volunteer opportunities that exist within
the Cheshire Young Carers Project and the roles that are
performed.
| Volunteer opportunity |
What it involves |
Where |
When |
| Session Support |
Working alongside existing volunteers and
staff to deliver a wide range of sessions for young carers in a
safe and fun environment. Responsible for the supervision and
safety of young people attending the sessions. |
- Ellesmere Port
- Northwich
- Winsford
- Chester
|
- 5pm-6:30pm
- 7pm-9pm
- 7pm-9pm
(times may vary)
During holidays
- 9am-4pm
|
| Session Leader |
Building on the role of Session Support,
a Session Leader leads on organising sessions.
This includes risk assessments, session planning, obtaining consent
from parents and guardians, and liaising with
volunteers. |
- Ellesmere Port
- Northwich
- Winsford
- Chester
|
- 5pm-6.30pm
- 7pm-9pm
- 7pm-9pm
Holidays
- 9am-4pm
|
| Admin Support |
Assists with the day to day running of
the project. Includes answering phones, inputting data, contacting
clients via post and phone, and assisting the manager and
staff. |
|
- Any time between
9am and 7pm
|
| Marvelous Mentor |
Our mentors work one-to-one with a young
carer.
The young person can create and achieve SMART targets with the
volunteer and discuss any issues or problems they may be
facing.
A full days training is given and supervision and support is
provided throughout the process. |
|
- Call for more information
|
| Fundraising Team Member |
A group of volunteers meet a several
times each month to brainstorm creative group activities to help
raise money. After deciding on an idea they work together to
arrange events and promote the charity. |
|
|
| Great Gardener |
A team of young carers and volunteers
that help maintain our allotment. |
|
- Every other Saturday
10.30am-12pm
|
| Home Assessment Support |
Working alongside staff and other
volunteers,the objective of this role is to assess the needs of
young people who are caring for someone at home with a view to
compiling a care plan for them. |
- Anywhere in Cheshire West
|
|
| Driver |
If you drive (and have held a clean
driving licence for over five years) and would like to be trained
in driving our work vehicle you and another volunteer can be
responsible to collect and drop off young people to our
sessions. |
|
|
Contact us
For more details on how to become a volunteer please email
Volunteer Coordinator Rebecca Redican or call on
0151 356 9497.