How to help

How to Help!

If you are keen to help improve the lives of individuals across the North East then sign up to our Volunteer’s office today – call our Volunteers Officer on 0191 261 2228 or sign up online - click here to open.

What would I do?

Befriending – some people can feel isolated, and so the intervention of a volunteer can be extremely beneficial to them. It might just be popping over for a cup of tea and a chat, or maybe a trip out together.
Mentoring – Volunteers can act as positive role models, and can help people to achieve their goals – whatever they may be.
Life Skills – Volunteers could help people to develop skills around the home, from cooking to ironing a shirt – the possibilities are endless!
Escort and Support – sometimes starting something new is daunting or attending an important meeting is worrying. Volunteers are able to accompany people until they feel confident enough to go it alone.
Practical Tasks – Volunteers can act as an extra pair of hands for tasks such as painting, decorating and gardening.

This doesn’t cover all of the roles a volunteer plays and we are always up for new suggestions!

To one of our clients, having a volunteer could:

Build Confidence
Enable them to meet new people
Learn New Skills
Achieve Goals

Volunteering will give you:

An up to date reference. After you have volunteered for a certain period of time a reference will be given.
A chance to build confidence.
An opportunity to develop skills and work experience that will enhance your CV. 73% of employers would employ a candidate with volunteering experience over one without.
A chance to challenge yourself and learn new skills.
The satisfaction of knowing you’ve given something back to the community.
New friends and positive social ones.

We endeavour to respond to all requests within 72 hours, and you will be required to attend a two and a half day Induction course to complete your application. The Induction courses are run periodically and you will be notified of the start date.

If you’re keen to join Norcare as a volunteer and help us to improve the lives of individuals across the North East please do give our volunteer officer a call on: 0191 261 2228 or fill out our online application form click here to open.