You could be part of an organisation that makes a real difference to thousands of people’s lives.
Quarriers need people from all over the country whatever your age, whether you’re studying, employed or retired. A few hours a week will make a difference not only to the lives of the people we support, but in your life too.
Volunteering is a worthwhile activity that will enhance your life and aid personal development.
By volunteering for Quarriers, you can:
“It is a lot of fun volunteering at Quarriers and it feels great knowing that you are making a huge difference to people’s lives. I’m extremely glad I decided to volunteer as it is very rewarding and has been a fantastic experience.” – Volunteer
We welcome the involvement of volunteers in our organisation because of the unique qualities they bring. Volunteers add value to Quarriers’ work and enrich the lives of the people we support by bringing:
To ensure you are fully supported to undertake your volunteering role with us, we offer free training. Training can be as simple as an induction or it can include more details specific to the role you’ll be doing. This will give you a broader knowledge of disability care and support needs, active listening skills, relationship building, etc. which can be very useful in other aspects of life.
“The contribution that volunteers make is invaluable, and they have provided people we support with experiences that they may not have otherwise had.”
Staff member
Team building with a difference, bringing your organisation together to make a difference to the people we support.
“Today’s been a fantastic experience. Not only has it allowed us to give something back to the community, it has brought us together as a team.” Corporate employee volunteer
Quarriers Dementia Befriending Service aims to provide companionship and encouragement to people with dementia.