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  • Volunteering at Northamptonshire Carers

    Volunteering at Northamptonshire Carers

    Volunteering to make a difference. Read more

  • Volunteering opportunities

    Volunteering opportunities

    Charities across the country are supported by an army of volunteers and Northamptonshire Carers is no different. To support Carers in Northamptonshire volunteers provide a range of support to activities and roles to ensure the continued development and growth of these services. Read more

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Volunteering

As a charity we rely on volunteers to do what we do. Roles include helping run activities, providing someone to talk to, fundraising and vitally important back-office functions. We are open to suggestions so if you have a particular interest or set of skills and have the time to volunteer even a few hours, please get in touch.

Volunteering is a great way of getting out of the house and meeting people. Some of our volunteers have used it as a way of regaining confidence, especially if they have been in a long-term caring role. Others fit volunteering around caring and others have used it as a way back into work. Some of our former volunteers now work for us in a paid role.

Don't just take our word for it, here's what our wonderful volunteer Joy said about volunteering for Northamptonshire Carers.

“My husband, Stewart, and I have been volunteers with Northamptonshire Carers for just over three years now. When we first had contact with the charity we know very little about them, other than they supported people caring for a family member.

During our three years we have learnt so much, and are still learning about all the diverse and very varied groups supported by the Carers, from the very young to the very old and every age group in between.


It's only when you get involved with a charity of this kind that you realise how many areas of our society need help from support groups, and the many benefits that are available.


Support groups are there to get help and advice if you are a carer; support for a long-term health problem; dealing with mental health problems; understanding issues resulting from dementia - the list goes on.


The groups provide not just information and advice, but friendship, support and meeting people who are in the same situation and who understand exactly what help and advice is needed. Sometimes all people need is a listening ear, a cup of tea, and the realisation that they are not isolated with the situation they are in.


We have seen first-hand people coming to a group for the first time, feeling very low, isolated and having low self-esteem. Gradually friendships start to evolve, people are socialising more, joining other groups and, best of all, having fun. (In fact, in one of the groups we were all laughing so much that we asked to keep the noise down!!)


We love our volunteer roles and always feel supported by the staff we work for.  They always make sure we are OK and we feel appreciated and looked after. The roles are also flexible, so if you feel something isn't quite working out there is always an opportunity to change.


Friends say to us that we are so good doing what we do. But our answer is always that we feel we get so much more back - we meet lovely people, have lots of fun and are awarded by seeing some people's quality of life improve.


We are proud to be volunteers with Northamptonshire Carers”

Joy and Stuart Sykes, November 2019

All volunteers are DBS checked and full training will be given. 

Activity Support Volunteers based within the Hospital Teams

Activity Support Volunteers based within the Hospital Teams

Do you have the time and ability to help support people in hospital living with Dementia to activity take part in activities, improving their mental wellbeing? Read more

Published: 27th April, 2023

Author: Jenny Osborne

Community Companions Volunteer

Community Companions Volunteer

Looking to connect with your community? Want to have a positive connection?         Looking for a sense of purpose? Read more

Published: 1st April, 2023

Updated: 24th April, 2023

Author: Paul Fallows

Volunteer at South Northants Lunch Club

Volunteer at South Northants Lunch Club

The South Northants Lunch Club meet on the third Thursday of each month at Greens Norton Community Centre Read more

Published: 21st December, 2022

Author: Jenny Osborne

DISC Volunteers (Disability Inclusive Sports Club)

DISC Volunteers (Disability Inclusive Sports Club)

We need your help? Do you have a couple of hours to help out twice a month on a Sunday afternoon, if so we would like to hear from you. Read more

Published: 28th February, 2022

Updated: 26th July, 2022

Author: Jenny Osborne

Volunteering at Northamptonshire Carers

Volunteering at Northamptonshire Carers

Volunteering to make a difference. Read more

Published: 26th November, 2021

Author: Paul Fallows

Volunteering opportunities

Volunteering opportunities

Charities across the country are supported by an army of volunteers and Northamptonshire Carers is no different. To support Carers in Northamptonshire volunteers provide a range of support to activities and roles to ensure the continued development and growth of these services. Read more

Published: 28th November, 2016

Updated: 2nd March, 2023

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    Who are carers?

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    Our Carers Support Line provides a confidential service to support the needs of Adult and Young Carers, including Parent Carers. The service can be accessed by Carers, professionals or anyone with a Carer related enquiry or issue.

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    Why we do, what we do

    According to the last census, there are 70,000 Carers in Northamptonshire: for us, that means there are 70,000 reasons to care.

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