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You have 239 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. Social group volunteer - MHA Grace Court, Folkestone

    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.

    Folkestone
    Tuesdays or Fridays 12pm-3.30pm 3.5 hours a week
  2. Social groups volunteer - MHA Communities North London (Bingo Bonanza)

    Get involved in supporting 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.

    Enfield
    2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month 11:30am-2:30pm
  3. Social groups volunteer - MHA Communities North London (Communi-TEA)

    Get involved in supporting 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.

    Enfield
    3rd Wednesday of the month, 12pm – 3pm
  4. Social groups volunteer - MHA Communities North London (EN2 6AN)

    Get involved in supporting 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.

    Enfield
    Thursdays, 11:30am-2:30pm
  5. Social groups volunteer - MHA Communities North London (Edmonton)

    Get involved in supporting 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.

    Every Tuesday 9:30am-12pm
  6. Social groups volunteer - MHA Communities North London (Enfield)

    Get involved in supporting 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.

    Wednesdays 9:30am-12:30pm
  7. Social groups volunteer - MHA Communities North London (Social Group)

    Get involved in supporting 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.

    Enfield
    Fridays morning/afternoon
  8. Social groups volunteer - Monteagle Hall, Yateley

    Get involved in supporting 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.

    Headley Down
    Alternate Tuesdays 2pm-3.30pm
  9. Social groups volunteer -MHA Bradford (Eccles Hill)

    Get involved in supporting 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.

    Wednesday and Friday 9.30am-3pm
  10. Telephone befriender

    Volunteer as a telephone befriender and help reduce loneliness for older people

    Flexible days and times
  11. Volunteer Activities- MHA Stratton House

    Volunteers helping in our social groups assist with providing residents with the support they need to join in the activity, including working one to one with an older person to help them enjoy the activity, serve refreshments, and help people with activities.

    Bath
    Monday-Friday 2 hours per session
  12. Volunteer Administrator - MHA Communities, East Surrey

    As a Volunteer Administrator you will be working alongside colleagues to support with general office duties within a small but busy office. 

    Redhill
    Monday-Friday: times are flexible between 9am-5pm. A minimum of 2 hours a week This role is suitable only for those aged 18 and over.
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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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