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Carers cafe volunteer Bickys Pyart Court Coleford
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Zoe Warner
Requirements
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Make a difference with 1 hour a month at our FoD Carers cafe
Volunteer Opportunity – Carers Café Volunteer (Coleford)
Location: Bicky's Café, Coleford
Time Commitment: 1 hour per month (plus 15 minutes set-up time)
When: Second Wednesday of each month, 10:00am–11:00am
Arrival Time: 9:45am
About the Role
We are looking for a friendly and approachable volunteer to support our monthly Carers Café at Bicky's Café in Coleford.
The café provides an informal opportunity for unpaid Carers to meet others who understand their experiences, enjoy a chat, and access information about local support.
As the volunteer, you will arrive 10 minutes before the session starts to find and reserve a suitable table. Carers will purchase their own drinks and refreshments before joining the group for conversation and peer support.
What You'll Do
- Welcome Carers attending the café.
- Help create a warm, friendly, and inclusive atmosphere.
- Chat with Carers and encourage conversation between attendees.
- Signpost Carers to support available through Gloucestershire Carers Hub.
- Share relevant feedback, concerns, or information with the Volunteer Coordinator following the session.
- Represent the Carers Hub in a positive and professional manner.
What We're Looking For
You will:
- Be aged 18 or over.
- Have good listening and communication skills.
- Be comfortable meeting and talking with a variety of people.
- Be happy whether the café is busy and lively or quiet.
- Be reliable and able to attend regularly each month.
- Be confident using a computer, tablet, or smartphone, as training and volunteer information are provided online.
Training and Support
We will provide:
- A free DBS check.
- Carer Aware Training.
- Ongoing support from the Volunteer Coordinator.
- Access to online training and resources to help you succeed in the role.
Why Volunteer?
This is a rewarding opportunity to:
- Support unpaid Carers in your local community.
- Help reduce isolation and loneliness.
- Gain experience in community engagement and support.
- Make a meaningful difference with just one hour a month.
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.