People volunteer with us for a number of reasons, but they all have one thing in common: by giving their time they are helping to improve the lives of carers in Kingston. A carer is someone who is providing support, unpaid, to a friend or relative who has a disability, long term illness, mental health problem or substance misuse issue. The Young Carers' Project supports carers aged 5 -18. 

How can I help?

Volunteer recruitment is now open! Click on the role titles below to read the full role description and find your match. 

To register your interest in a role, please email Lyndsey at volunteering@kingstoncarers.org.uk.

Volunteering with young carers:

Interested in volunteering with young people? We have both flexible and regular volunteering opportunities at our youth groups and holiday activities for children aged 5-18. We also have a one-to-one mentoring programme. 

• Young Carer Activities Volunteer - School holidays 
• Young Carer Activities Volunteer - Tuesday afternoon (term time only)
• Young Carer Activities Volunteer - Wednesday evening (term time only)
• Volunteer Cook - Wednesday evening (term time only)
• Young Carer Mentor - contact mentoring@kingstoncarers.org.uk for more info

Volunteering with adult carers:

If you enjoy working with adults, why not consider lending a hand 'ad hoc' at our outings for adult carers or at one of our monthly support groups?

• Adult Carer Outings Volunteer
• Volunteer Counsellor - placements available for students, waiting list in operation
  
• Lunch Club Volunteer

Admin volunteering:

Prefer to lend a hand behind the scenes? Our admin volunteers keep things running smoothly, either from home or at our Tolworth office.

• Mail Out Volunteer

At Kingston Carers’ Network we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect all volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and background checks will be undertaken before any role is offered.