Volunteers’ Week
Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of the fantastic contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK. The event from 1-7 June celebrates the difference volunteers make to every community across the country!
Last year the dedicated team of volunteers at Suffolk Family Carers donated almost 5,000 hours of their time to support family carers. Radio station Town 102 recognised the contribution Suffolk Family Carers Volunteers make to their communities and turned up at their Claydon head office to reward them all with doughnuts!
Our Talk & Support volunteers donated 1,826 hours last year. They provide a valuable listening ear service that supports those family carers who may have a particularly difficult caring role, or who may be isolated. The volunteers provide family carers with information that enables them to make informed decisions about their lives.
One Family Carer said: “Many, many thanks for the support you have given me over this last year, I don’t think I would have managed without our conversations each week.”
Yvonne Williams, Volunteer Co-ordinator at Suffolk Family Carers added: “Each and every one of our volunteers provides valuable support to family carers who are often lonely and isolated. The telephone service gives them a chance to talk and share how they are feeling.”
If you are interested in finding out more about the volunteer roles at Suffolk Family Carers please contact us.