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Carers Cafe Hucclecote
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Zoe Warner
Requirements
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Support a friendly monthly café for unpaid carers by welcoming attendees, serving refreshments, and offering a listening ear. Volunteers also help signpost
Volunteer Opportunity: Carers Café Volunteer (Hucclecote)
Location: Hucclecote
Time Commitment: (Third Friday of the month )
Duration: 2 hours per session session is 10.30-11.30
About the Role
We are looking for friendly and compassionate volunteers to support our monthly Carers Café in Hucclecote. This welcoming space offers unpaid carers the opportunity to relax, connect with others, and access support in a warm and informal setting.
As a volunteer, you will help create a positive, inclusive environment where carers feel valued, listened to, and supported.
Key Responsibilities
- Welcome carers and help them feel comfortable on arrival
- Engage in friendly conversation and offer a listening ear
- Assist with setting up and packing away the café space
- Support the session facilitator with general tasks
- Help signpost carers to Gloucestershire Carers Hub services and support
Support and Training
- We will provide ongoing support until you feel confident and comfortable in your role
- All volunteers will complete online training
- A DBS check will be arranged and funded by us
What We’re Looking For
- A warm, approachable and empathetic nature
- Good listening and communication skills
- Reliability and a willingness to commit once a month
- Ability to work as part of a small, friendly team
- No prior experience needed – just a positive attitude
What You’ll Gain
- Experience supporting carers in your local community
- Opportunities to meet new people and build connections
- Increased confidence and communication skills
- Ongoing support from the Gloucestershire Carers Hub team
Location: Hucclecote
Time Commitment: Once a month
Duration: 2–3 hours per session
About the Role
We are looking for friendly and compassionate volunteers to support our monthly Carers Café in Hucclecote. This welcoming space offers unpaid carers the opportunity to relax, connect with others, and access support in a warm and informal setting.
As a volunteer, you will help create a positive, inclusive environment where carers feel valued, listened to, and supported.
Key Responsibilities
- Welcome carers and help them feel comfortable on arrival
- Prepare and serve refreshments (tea, coffee, light snacks)
- Engage in friendly conversation and offer a listening ear
- Assist with setting up and packing away the café space
- Support where needed
- Help signpost carers to Gloucestershire Carers Hub services and support
Support and Training
- We will provide ongoing support until you feel confident and comfortable in your role
- All volunteers will complete online training
- A DBS check will be arranged and funded by us
What We’re Looking For
- A warm, approachable and empathetic nature
- Good listening and communication skills
- Reliability and a willingness to commit once a month
- Ability to work as part of a small, friendly team
- No prior experience needed – just a positive attitude
What You’ll Gain
- Experience supporting carers in your local community
- Opportunities to meet new people and build connections
- Increased confidence and communication skills
- Ongoing support from the Gloucestershire Carers Hub team
Related to
About Gloucestershire Carers Hub
We pride ourselves on providing a person centred approach to any Carer who registers or is referred to us. Our experienced and friendly local team are here for you to ensure you have the support, information and time to think about you.
If you register with the Carers Hub you will have access to free information, guidance, support, to empower you in your caring role. This could help you to meet other carers and to interact with others in a safe space.
The Carers Hub is an easily accessed service where you can gain support, feel valued and offload your worries or concerns.
What help can I get from Gloucestershire Carers Hub?
Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG), from our supportive Triage team
Wellbeing support
Signposting to other services
Contingency Planning Support
Benefits and financial advice
Full carers assessments, support planning and reviews
Access to groups
Training, social gatherings and activities
Access to the Carer Aware Discount Scheme
Professional counselling service
Buddy Up
Employment support
We offer a safe space to talk about you and your caring role, we will work with you to identify how we can support you.