Finding My Voice: Sarah’s Journey as a Volunteer

In this guest blog from Forward Carers, Sarah shares what it's like to be a Carer Ambassador Volunteer and the difference it makes to her.

“I started volunteering with Forward Carers in 2021 and thoroughly enjoy my role as a Carer Ambassador. Through volunteering with them I’ve been encouraged and supported to talk to groups of fellow carers and to have a voice on the Council’s Carers Partnership Strategy Group where I feel I’ll be able to influence the support carers in Birmingham receive. 

I’m able to balance my volunteering around my caring role and have made some new connections making me feel less isolated. I now feel confident to stand up and ensure my voice is heard. I have recently started a new part time job and my volunteering role meant I was able to provide a reference for my new employer. 

Volunteering has always been part of who I am and is my way of giving back to society and supporting others who need help, Forward Carers has held my hand as a Carer and I feel through them I’m now able to hold someone else’s hand.” 

About Our Carer Ambassadors

Our Carer Ambassadors are still in a caring role or have experienced being a Carer for a family member, friend or neighbour. They’re all passionate about helping other Carers to get the support they need, they raise awareness and understanding of Carers by giving talks to health and social care settings, community groups or workplaces. Our Carer Ambassadors, keep us on track, hold us accountable and help us co-design and shape our services to suit the needs of Carers. Find out who they are and what they do.

If you would like a media interview with one of our Ambassadors or you would like them to give a presentation, please email [email protected]

Volunteering with Forward Carers

Volunteers are at the heart of Forward Carers. The contribution from volunteers enables us to expand our services and bring valuable insights from diverse community perspectives. We have different opportunities available depending on your interests and skills. Discover how you could help carers through volunteering by clicking the button below.

Coffee Morning for Volunteers

Could you be our next volunteer? Come along to our coffee morning where you can find out more about our volunteering opportunities.

When: Wednesday 9 July 2025

Time: Pop along any time between 10.00 am and 2.30 pm

Where: Carers Hub, Touchbase Pears, 750 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 6NA