Angus Carers Centres vision is that all carers in Angus will receive appropriate information and support to enable them to feel valued and confident in their caring situation and to develop their own potential. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for all carers in Angus. We are currently looking for volunteers to help us cover our reception desk within the centre at 8 Grant Road, Arbroath,DD11 1JN. This role involves answering and directing telephone calls, meeting and greeting visitors to the centre and some general administrative tasks such as booking rooms. This role would suit anyone wishing to develop their communication skills and build confidence in a people facing role. Some experience is beneficial, but training and guidance will be provided by our admin staff here in the centre. At the moment we would welcome enquiries from individuals who can possibly volunteer with us one hour per week on a Thursday from 4-5pm and also from individuals who would be able to help out at holiday times. An initial informal chat will be arranged along with a visit to learn more about our organisation. This role requires a PVG ( There is no cost to the Volunteer for a PVG check) Travel expenses are paid for this role.

We are looking to recruit volunteers to support our young carers group and holiday activities. These take place in the evenings after school or in the holidays. The groups provide respite for our young carers and are real good fun and we are looking for volunteers that are quite active and enjoy being outdoors. Full training is provided and this opportunity can provide valuable experience in working with young people. Volunteers will need to be energetic, outgoing and likes to have fun. Volunteers will need to be able to participate in games and activities and encourage and support our young carers to take part. Contact Angus Carers Centre for more information by emailing enquiries@anguscarers.org.uk or phoning 01241 439157.

We are looking for volunteers to support our family's program that provides a variety of activities to the whole family where there is a child with a disability. The program works with the whole family including siblings, parents and guardians and the aim of the program is also to bring parents together. Volunteers will be involved in supporting these activities and we are looking for volunteers that are quite active and have some understanding of the needs of children with a disability. Volunteers will support children to engage with activities and will require patience and motivation with an ability to engage with a range of age groups and abilities. Full training is provided and this opportunity can provide valuable experience in working with children with disabilities and their families. Potential volunteers will be required to undertake a volunteer interview on zoom. Volunteers will also be required to undertake membership of the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) Scheme. If you are interested in this role, contact Angus Carers Centre for more information by emailing enquiries@anguscarers.org.uk or phoning 01241 439157.

Our popular support groups take place throughout Angus and we are looking for volunteers to support the groups. These have been taking place via zoom but with restrictions lifting the groups are beginning to return to face-to-face meetings. The groups are led by a Carer Support Worker and the role of the volunteer will be to come along and help out. The groups are informative and give carers a break from their caring role. This is a new opportunity and will provide the volunteer with a better understanding of the challenges that carers face. Training and support will be given and the time commitment is a few hours each month. Potential volunteers will be required to undertake a volunteer interview on zoom. Volunteers will also be required to undertake membership of the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) Scheme. Below are the essential and desirable criteria for this role. If you are interested in this role contact Angus Carers Centre for more information by emailing enquiries@anguscarers.org.uk or phoning 01241 439157.