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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 South and West Birmingham

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

    Birmingham
    Thursday 09:30 - 12:00
  2. Social Group Volunteer - MHA South Staffs Community

    Burntwood
  3. Social Groups Volunteer Hampshire West Ringwood and New Milton

    You will be assisting with a social group helping with various activities with older people in Ringwood and New Milton

    Winchester
    Every Tuesday or Wednesday
  4. Social Groups Volunteer Hampshire West (Eastleigh)

    You will be assisting with a social group helping with various activities with older people in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire West.

    Winchester
    Fridays
  5. Social Groups Volunteer Hampshire West (New Milton )

    You will be assisting with a social group helping with various activities with older people in New Milton

    Winchester
    Wednesday
  6. Social group volunteer (Cake and Games) - MHA Communities, Shifnal and District (Thursday)

    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 a

    Shifnal
    Thursdays 1pm – 3:30pm
  7. Social group volunteer (Love to Move) - MHA Communities, Derbyshire Peaks and Dales (Thursday)

    The aim of the Love to Move activity group is to help improve the quality of life older people who are socially isolated and may only get out to t

    Hope Valley
    Thursday - Bakewell Town Hall 10am – 11:30am
  8. Social group volunteer (Love to Move) - MHA Communities, Derbyshire Peaks and Dales (Tuesday)

    The aim of the Love to Move activity group is to help improve the quality of life older people who are socially isolated and may only get out to t

    Hope Valley
    Tuesday - Bakewell Town Hall 10am – 11:30am
  9. Social group volunteer - MHA Communities, North Staffs (Abbey Hulton)

    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 a

    Stoke on Trent
    Mondays - 12:30pm - 3:30pm
  10. Social group volunteer - MHA Communities, Shifnal and District (Thursday)

    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 a

    Shifnal
    Thursdays 9:30am – 12pm
  11. Social group volunteer - MHA Communities, South & West Birmingham (Dementia Focus)

    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 a

    Birmingham
    Tuesdays 9am – 3pm Can support the activity for the whole time (9am-3pm) or for half the time (either 9am-12pm or 12pm-3pm)
  12. Social group volunteer - MHA Communities, South & West Birmingham (Northfield)

    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 a

    Birmingham
    Thursdays 9am – 1pm
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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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