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You have 241 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 Lunch Club 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.

    Wells
    Fortnightly
  2. MHA Communities Mendip Lunch Club Helpers Radstock

    The role of the lunch club volunteer is to support this valuable service, which aims to help improve the quality of life older people who are socially isolated and may only get out to this activity

    Fortnightly
  3. MHA Communities Mendip Lunch Club Helpers- Peasedown St John

    The role of the lunch club volunteer is to support this valuable service, which aims to help improve the quality of life older people who are socially isolated and may only get out to this activity

    Fortnightly
  4. MHA Communities Mendip Sheptonian Wellbeing- 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 or twice weekly
  5. MHA Communities Mendip Volunteer Cook- Peasedown St John

    You will assist with the preparation and serving of light refreshments and meals at breakfast or lunch clubs for service users. 

    Fortnightly
  6. MHA Communities Mendip Volunteer Cook- Radstock

    You will assist with the preparation and serving of light refreshments and meals at breakfast or lunch clubs for service users. 

    Fortnightly
  7. MHA Communities Mendip- Midsomer Norton Lunch Club Kitchen Helper

    As a kitchen helper you will assist with the preparation and serving of light refreshments and meals at lunch clubs for members, or provide hot drinks at social groups 

    Fortnightly
  8. MHA Communities Mendip- PSJ Lunch Club Kitchen Helper

    As a kitchen helper you will assist with the preparation and serving of light refreshments and meals at lunch clubs for members, or provide hot drinks at social groups 

    Wells
    Fortnightly
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
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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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