As a small organisation with limited resources, we depend on the help of volunteers. Whether you are a parent of a disabled child or young person, a professional looking to contribute your skills, or a student wishing to gain work experience – we’d love to hear from you!

Volunteering with Sheffield Parent Carer Forum is a meaningful way to make a real impact for families of children and young people with SEND across the city. Our volunteering opportunities are flexible and designed to fit around your commitments, even if you yourself have caring responsibilities.

As a volunteer, you will help parent carers connect, share information, and influence the services and decisions that affect them, all while supporting our ethos to connect, inform, and empower. Along the way, you’ll build valuable skills, boost your CV, meet new people, and if you volunteer regularly, we’re happy to provide references. Come and be part of something brilliant!

Download an information sheet for potential volunteers

We are currently looking for volunteers for the roles listed below. Please contact us here if you’d like more information about any of these!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Peer Support Volunteer

Looking for a rewarding volunteer role supporting families of children with SEND? We are seeking friendly, empathetic volunteers to help run our coffee mornings and information sessions- welcoming families, making refreshments, supporting staff, and simply being a listening ear for those who need it. Ideally, you’ll be a parent carer yourself, able to offer genuine understanding, reassurance, and connection to others. Click here for more information and to apply

Peer Support ‘Talk & Chalk’ Volunteer

Are you a dad or male carer of a child or young person with SEND? Are you a good communicator and a compassionate listener? ‘Talk and Chalk’ is a relaxed space for dads and male carers to chat, play pool or snooker, and enjoy a warm drink with people who understand. As the group grows, we’re looking for an extra volunteer to help facilitate sessions, support attendees, and be a listening ear. Click here for more information and to apply.

Community Outreach Volunteer

Are you passionate about supporting parent carers of children with SEND? Do you enjoy engaging with people and speaking confidently in public? As a Community Outreach Volunteer, you’ll help raise awareness by finding local venues to display our materials, coordinating distribution, and representing SPCF by running stalls at events like school fairs. You’ll be a key part of promoting our work, so confidence in sharing accurate information is important. Click here for more information and to apply.

Document Review Volunteer

We are looking for volunteers with a keen eye for detail to help review key documents sent to parent carers by the NHS, Sheffield City Council, education providers, and other healthcare organisations. Your input will help ensure that families receive clear, accessible, and well-presented information and enable SPCF to influence SEND services, processes and procedures. Click here for more information and to apply.