Explaining a gap after caregiving or layoff after 11 years as a payroll clerk

I took time out to care for a family member after working as a payroll clerk. Thank you in advance. I have done some volunteering and a course during that time. How did you handle it on your résumé?

I listed the volunteering and course under the same dates and kept the explanation to a sentence in the cover letter.

Keep your skills fresh and mention anything recent. It shows momentum.