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  1. Activities Volunteer (Knit and natter)
    Hope Valley

    We're looking for a creative volunteer to support with our Knit and natter activity session running on Monday mornings between 11:00 and 12:00.

    Mondays 10:30 - 12:30
  2. Activities Volunteer (Walk Leader)
    Pontefract

    To support the successful running of the group by talking with the older members, helping them join in activities and helping with the provision of light refreshments or becoming a walk leader.Based at Fryston country trail, Castleford, WF10 2RH

    4th Thursday of every month - Times - either or both 10am-12.30pm in the community coffee drop in 1pm-3pm Wellness Session or walk leader
  3. Activities Volunteer
    Harwich

    An ‘Activity’ may be any part of daily life, done with intention, and appropriate to the resident concerned. You may be supporting an individual or you may be running a group quiz, helping on trips, or leading a sing-a-long! You may come to the role with a definite skill you would like to share – flower arranging, crafts, woodwork, music - or you may come to offer general support to whatever is running, and whoever is in need.

    Mon-Fri AM & PM
  4. Activities Volunteer
    Conwy

    In this role you will use your skills, knowledge and interests to support, or plan and deliver, activities for residents.

    Mon - Fri
  5. Activities Volunteer
    Workington

    In this role you will use your skills, knowledge and interests to support, or plan and deliver, activities for residents.

    Mon - Sun
  6. Activities Volunteer
    Harrogate

    In this role you will use your skills, knowledge and interests to support, or plan and deliver, activities for residents.

    Monday-Friday
  7. Activities Volunteer
    Frodsham

    In this role you will use your skills, knowledge and interests to support, or plan and deliver, activities for residents.

    Mon - Fri Mornings and Afternoons
  8. Activities Volunteer
    Colwyn Bay

    In this role you will use your skills, knowledge and interests to support, or plan and deliver, activities for residents.

    Mon - Sun
  9. Activities Volunteer
    Birmingham

    In this role you will use your skills, knowledge and interests to support, or plan and deliver, activities for residents.

    Tuesdays 09.30am - 12.30pm
  10. Activities Volunteer
    Pontefract

    To support the successful running of the group by talking with the older members, helping them join in activities and helping with the provision of light refreshments.

    Monday morning or Wednesday morning - 9.30am- 11.30am
  11. Activities Volunteer
    Ilkley

    In this role you will use your skills, knowledge and interests to support, or plan and deliver, activities for residents.

    Monday-Friday
  12. Activities Volunteer
    Southport

    In this role you will use your skills, knowledge and interests to support, or plan and deliver, activities for residents.

    Mon - Fri
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Make a difference with just a phone call

Brighten someone’s day and make a meaningful connection be becoming a volunteer telephone befriender. By offering regular, friendly chats, you’ll provide much-needed companionship and emotional support to an older person feeling lonely or isolated. Flexible and rewarding, this role allows you to fit calls around your schedule while helping to reduce loneliness and improve wellbeing.

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