How to Volunteer with or Donate to Care for the Carers

Updated

Care for the Carers (cftc.org.uk) supports unpaid carers in East Sussex, and the site offers two main ways to get involved: volunteering and donating. The homepage links directly to a volunteering page ("Volunteer with us — Make a difference to carers' lives with our volunteering opportunities") and a donation page ("Make a Donation — Your donation could give a carer essential help and support when they need it the most"). Both routes are open to anyone who wants to support the organisation's work, whether or not you are a carer yourself.

Volunteering with Care for the Carers

The site describes volunteering as a way to "make a difference to carers' lives." The homepage presents it as one of the primary calls to action alongside getting help, applying for a Carers Card, and donating.

What the site says

  • The volunteering link sits in the main "Get the help and support that's right for you" section of the homepage.
  • The description is brief: "Make a difference to carers' lives with our volunteering opportunities. Find out more."
  • The site does not list specific roles, time commitments, or application steps on the homepage itself — those details would be on the linked volunteering page.

How to start

  1. Go to cftc.org.uk.
  2. Find the "Volunteer with us" link in the main support section.
  3. Click "Find out more" to reach the volunteering page, which should describe available opportunities and how to apply.
  4. If you have questions, contact the Carers Hub at 01323 738390 or [email protected].

Donating to Care for the Carers

The donation section is framed around direct impact: "Your donation could give a carer essential help and support when they need it the most."

What the site says

  • A "Make a Donation" link appears in the main navigation area of the homepage.
  • A "Donate Now" button is provided as the direct action.
  • The site does not state specific amounts, payment methods, or whether donations are one-off or recurring on the homepage — those details would be on the donation page.

How to donate

  1. Go to cftc.org.uk.
  2. Click "Make a Donation" or the "Donate Now" button.
  3. Follow the instructions on the donation page to complete your gift.

Other Ways to Support the Organisation

Beyond volunteering and donating, the site mentions a few other entry points:

Option What it involves Where to find it
Carers Card Apply for an Emergency and Discount East Sussex Carers Card Homepage link: "Carers Card — Find out more"
Shape future services Share feedback on what works and what could be done differently News item: "Help to shape our future services"
Young Carers Appeal 2026 Help give local young carers a break over the summer News item: "Young Carers Appeal 2026"
Carers Week Celebrate and raise awareness of carers, 8–14 June 2026 News item: "Get ready for Carers Week!"

The "Help to shape our future services" item notes that the organisation wants to hear from carers across East Sussex about what works well and what could be done differently — a way to contribute if you are a carer rather than an external volunteer or donor.

Contact and Verification

The site provides a single contact point for all enquiries:

If you are unsure which route fits you — volunteering, donating, or something else — calling or emailing the Carers Hub is the most direct way to get an answer. The site also notes that its privacy notice has been updated, which is worth reviewing if you plan to submit personal information through any form.