Children's Volunteer Carer

Make a Real Difference — Volunteer with Lagan’s Foundation!

Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer role where you can make a lifelong difference to children and families?

Would you love to bring a smile to someone’s day?

Got 2 hours or more to spare each week — every Sunday, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm?

Lagan’s Foundation is looking for caring and compassionate volunteers to support families by helping care for children, giving parents the vital break they deserve. The children we support have poorly hearts or feeding difficulties, and your time can make a world of difference to them — and to their families. 

 About the Role

Location: Preston (PR25) – travel expenses can be claimed

Commitment: Minimum of 2 hours per week (Sundays 10:30 am – 12:30 pm)

Your role:

Attend our induction training

Visit the family home to offer hands-on support

Play, engage, and care for children aged 0–5 with feeding or cardiac conditions

Help with routines such as nappy changes, toileting, or personal care

Support with medication administration (full training provided)

What You’ll Get in Return

Full, high-quality training and ongoing support

Be part of a unique, friendly care team

Travel expenses covered

Opportunities to fundraise, socialise, and build new skills

A fantastic stepping stone into a healthcare career

 What We Ask From You

A driving licence and car are helpful but not essential

Must live within easy reach of PR25 (or be able to travel reliably each week)

Able to provide or complete an Enhanced DBS check (on the update system)

A kind heart, reliability, and a genuine desire to support families

Interested?

If you’d like to help reduce isolation for parents and bring joy to children’s lives, we would love to hear from you!

Contact applications@lagans.org.uk

Visit our website - www.lagans.org.uk

Or check out our social media to see the difference our volunteers make every day.

Together, we can change lives — one family at a time. 

What skills do I need?

Skills and Qualities We’re Looking For

Engaging and Playful: You enjoy spending time with children, using play, creativity, and imagination to make them feel happy and supported.

Caring and Compassionate: You have a genuine desire to help others, showing empathy and patience with both children and parents.

Confident and Reliable: You’re comfortable taking responsibility and can be trusted to provide consistent, safe support.

Professional and Respectful: You understand the importance of confidentiality and maintaining professional boundaries when working with families.

Great Communicator: You can listen carefully, speak clearly, and build positive relationships with parents, children, and the charity team.

Team Player: You’re happy to work alongside other volunteers, coordinators, and families to ensure the best care possible.

Adaptable and Calm: You can handle unexpected situations with understanding and reassurance.

Committed and Trustworthy: You’re reliable and value the impact your time and care have on others.

When do I need to be available?

Details

Every Sunday 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Where does this role take place?