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You have 216 volunteering opportunities to choose from

Take a scroll to explore our volunteering opportunities. Whether you're looking for a specific type of role or a level of involvement that suits you, each opportunity offers a unique chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people. 

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  1. MHA Communities Mendip- Social Group Volunteer Shepton Mallet

    The role of a Social group Volunteer is 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 ref

    Wells
    weekly
  2. MHA Communities South Somerset, Yeovil - Group Leader Volunteer

    The aim of social and activity groups is to help improve the quality of life older people who are socially isolated and may only get out to this activity.

    Weekly
  3. MHA Communities South Somerset- Group Leader Volunteer Wincanton

    The aim of social and activity groups is to help improve the quality of life older people who are socially isolated and may only get out to this activity.

    Wincanton
    Weekly
  4. MHA Communities South Somerset- Social Group Volunteer - Thursday Laughter Group

    The role of a Social group Volunteer is 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 ref

    Wincanton
    weekly
  5. MHA Communities South Somerset- Social Group Volunteer - Wednesday Movement Group

    The role of a Social group Volunteer is 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 ref

    Wincanton
    Fortnightly
  6. Meal Delivery Driver (Beeston) - MHA South Leeds

    Leeds
    Flexible weekly 12:00 - 13:00
  7. Minibus Driver - MHA Communities Farsley

    As a volunteer minibus driver, you will drive the minibus to transport older people from our Community Group to areas of local interest.

    Leeds
    Mondays 09:30 fortnightly
  8. Minibus Driver - MHA Communities Farsley

    As a volunteer minibus driver, you will drive the minibus to transport older people from our Community Group to areas of local interest.

    Leeds
    Mondays 9:00 onwards
  9. Minibus Driver - MHA Communities Pudsey

    As a volunteer minibus driver, you will drive the minibus to transport older people from our Community Group to areas of local interest.

    Leeds
    Wednesdays 09:00 fortnightly
  10. Minibus Escort - MHA Communities Horsforth

    As a Volunteer Escort your role is to provide support to older people who are care home residents (passengers), travelling on a minibus.

    Leeds
    Wednesdays 09:00 - 13:00
  11. Social Activities Volunteers - MHA Communities Cheshire West

    A volunteer is required for our social group to help people with activities, including working one to one with an older person to help them enjoy the activity, and to serve refreshments at our Churchill Court social group in Neston.

    Every Wednesday 10am - 12.30pm
  12. Social Activities Volunteers - MHA Communities Cheshire West

    A volunteer is required for our social group to help people with activities, including working one to one with an older person to help them enjoy the activity, and to serve refreshments at our Hope Farm social group.

    Every Tuesday 10am - 12.30pm
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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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