Why volunteer with Cayr?
We're a small charity doing work that matters. Your time makes a real difference, whether you're supporting people at our Dementia Café, contributing to research, or helping shape our future as a trustee.
Volunteering with us means being part of something that combines creativity, health, and community. You'll meet interesting people, learn new skills, and help us reach more communities across the UK.
Current opportunities
Dementia Café Volunteer
Location: Quinton, Birmingham
Commitment: Once a month
What you'll do:
Our Dementia Café is a welcoming space for people living with dementia and their carers. As a volunteer, you'll help create a warm, supportive environment where people can connect, engage in creative activities, and have a break from the everyday challenges of dementia.
Your role might include:
Welcoming participants and their families
Supporting creative activities (no artistic skills needed!)
Chatting with participants over tea and biscuits
Helping with setup and tidying up
Being a friendly, patient presence
What we're looking for:
Friendly, patient, and empathetic
Able to commit to one session per month
Happy to complete a DBS check (we'll cover the cost)
No experience needed - full training provided
This role is perfect if you want to make a tangible difference in your local community and learn about working with people living with dementia in a creative, supportive setting.
Interested? Email mel@cayrcharity.org.uk with "Dementia Café Volunteer" in the subject line.
Future opportunities
Trustees
Status: Not currently recruiting, but register your interest
We're building our board of trustees as we grow. Trustees help shape our strategy, ensure good governance, and bring their expertise to support our mission.
While we're not currently recruiting, we're always interested in hearing from people who might want to join us in the future. We're particularly interested in trustees with lived experience of the communities we serve.
What trustees do:
Attend quarterly board meetings (usually online)
Provide strategic guidance and expertise
Support fundraising and networking
Ensure we're meeting our charitable objectives
What we look for in trustees: We need a mix of skills and experience across our board. This might include fundraising, finance, legal, public health, arts sector knowledge, or lived experience of health inequalities.
Interested for the future? Email admin@cayrcharity.org.uk with "Trustee Interest" in the subject line and tell us a bit about yourself and what you'd bring to the role.
Other ways to get involved
Not the right volunteer role for you right now? There are other ways to support our work:
Donate: Help fund our programmes - visit our Donate page
Spread the word: Follow us on social media and share our work
Partner with us: If you represent an organisation, visit our Partner With Us page
Attend our events: Check out what's coming up on our Events page
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