Volunteering with CASS
Volunteering can be both rewarding and satisfying. Here are a few comments from CASS volunteers
'I enjoy my ring round [telephone befriending] and feel that I have made some interesting friends.'
'Volunteering makes me realise how many people are worse off than me'
'I always know that there is someone there if I need help'
'I wanted to give back something in return for all the help I received'.
Read - Insight - CASS Volunteers Newsletter summer edition 2009
Current Opportunities - Where do we need volunteers?
Volunteers are needed to support carers and their cared in for in the following areas:
Tamworth
What opportunities are available?
Befriending
Visiting the Carer in their own home on a regular basis to help prevent isolation and to offer support.
Sitting
Sitting with the cared for while the carer takes a much needed break, goes shopping or to an appointment.
Gardening
Performing light gardening tasks such as mowing or weeding. The volunteer will need their own equipment which will be safety tested by CASS.
Driving
Providing transport either on a casual or regular basis to enable Carers to get to meeting/appointments etc.
Telephone Support
Keeping in regular contact with Carers to ensure their well-being and provide support to prevent isolation.
Helping the Young Carers Project
Assisting the Young Carers Team to promote the welfare of young carers.
Helpers at Drop-in meetings
Help with setting up, meeting and greeting carers, making drinks and chatting with carers. Required once a month, for 3-4 hours during the day.
Help with setting up, meeting and greeting carers and cared for, making drinks, serving food. Required once a month, for 3-4 hours during the daytime and some evenings.
General Information about Volunteering
For volunteering opportunities which involve travelling it is necessary for the volunteer to have their own transport with appropriate insurance (if applicable). Out of pocket expenses are reimbursed.
All volunteers are recruited subject to the satisfactory completion of an application form, interview, references and Criminal Records Bureau check.
All volunteers will receive a full induction with on-going support and training.
For further information please contact: Jane Hinton, Volunteer Organiser on 01785 606675
