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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. Social Group Volunteer - MHA Communities Cornwall (Probus)

    To support the successful running of the our 'Probus Friendship' Social Activity group located at Probus Village Hall,  by talking with the older members, helping them

    Cornwall
    Thursday Monthly
  2. Social Group Volunteer - MHA Communities Cornwall (Saltash)

    To support the successful running of the our 'DECAF' Social Activity group located at Burraton Church,  by talking with the older members, helping them join in activiti

    Cornwall
    Wednesday 14:00 - 16:00
  3. Social Group Volunteer - MHA Communities Cornwall (Saltash)

    To support the successful running of the our 'Oak Folk Gardening' Social Activity group located at Oaklands community centre,  by talking with the older members, helpin

    Cornwall
    Saturday 10:15 - 13:00
  4. Social Group Volunteer - MHA Communities Farsley (Boogie Balance)

    To support the successful running of the Boogie Balance social group located at Marsden Court by talking with the older members and helping with the provision of light refre

    Leeds
    Wednesdays 14:00 - 15:30
  5. Social Group Volunteer - MHA Communities Farsley (Butties and Brews)

    To support the successful running of the Butties and Brews  social group located at Marsden Court by talking with the older members and helping with the provision of li

    Leeds
    Fridays 09:00 - 11:30
  6. Social Group Volunteer - MHA Communities Horsforth (Dancing)

    To support the successful running of the our 'Dancing' Social Activity group located at the Methodist church,  by talking with the older members, helping them join in a

    Leeds
    Tuesdays 13:45 - 14:30
  7. Social Group Volunteer - MHA Communities Pudsey (Music Makers)

    To support the successful running of the Pudsey Music Makers social group by talking with the older members, helping them join in activities and helping with the provision o

    Leeds
    Wednesday 14:00 - 15:30
  8. Social Group Volunteer - MHA Communities Pudsey (Seated Yoga)

    To support the successful running of the our 'Seated Yoga' Social Activity group located at Pudsey Masonic Hall,  by talking with the older members, helping them join i

    Leeds
    Thursdays 11:30 - 12:30
  9. Social Group Volunteer - MHA Communities South Leeds (Beeston)

    To support the successful running of the our Social Activity groups located at St Andrews Community Centre, by talking with the older members, helping them join in activitie

    Leeds
    Various
  10. Social Group Volunteer - MHA Communities South Leeds (Cottingley)

    To support the successful running of the our Social Activity groups located at Cottingley Community Centre,  by talking with the older members, helping them join in act

    Leeds
    Wednesdays 12:00 - 14:00
  11. Social Group Volunteer - MHA Communities South Leeds (East Ardsley)

    To support the successful running of the social Soup and Activity group located at East Ardsley Community Centre, by talking with the older members, helping them join in act

    Leeds
    Wednesday 12:00 - 13:30 Thursdays 11:00 - 15:00
  12. Social Group Volunteer - MHA Communities South Leeds (Hunslet)

    To support the successful running of the our Social Activity groups located at Arthington Court,  by talking with the older members, helping them join in activities and

    Leeds
    Tuesdays 11:00 - 14:00
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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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