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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.

🗨️ Questions about volunteering with MHA or can't find a suitable role? Our Volunteering team is here to help - simply complete our volunteering enquiry form.

  1. Volunteer Befriender (Face to Face) - MHA Communities Cornwall

    As a Volunteer Befriender you will help improve the quality of life for older people who are socially isolated and may feel lonely.

    Cornwall
    1 - 2 hours per week
  2. Volunteer Befriender (Face to Face) - MHA Communities South Leeds - Morley

    Volunteer Befrienders provide support and friendship to older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated.

    Leeds
    1-2 hours per week.
  3. Volunteer Befriender (Face to Face) - MHA Communities Swindon

    As a Volunteer Befriender you will help improve the quality of life for older people who are socially isolated and may feel lonely.

    Swindon
    1 - 2 hours per week
  4. Volunteer Befriender (face to face) - Bradbury Grange Care Home, Whitstable

    Volunteer Befrienders provide support and friendship to older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated.

    Whitstable
    Monday-Sunday: flexible 1-2 hours a week This role is suitable only to those aged 18 and over.
  5. Volunteer Befriender - Anjulita Court care home, Bedford

    As a Volunteer Befriender you will help improve the quality of life for older people who are socially isolated and may feel lonely.

    Bedford
    Mon-Sun: 11.30am-4.30pm 1 hour a week This role is suitable only for those aged 18 and over.
  6. Volunteer Befriender - MHA Adlington House (Rhos on Sea)

    Volunteer Befrienders provide support and friendship to older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated.

    Conwy
    Flexible
  7. Volunteer Befriender - MHA Berwick Grange

    As a Volunteer Befriender you will help improve the quality of life for older people who are socially isolated and may feel lonely. Our befrienders are introduced to an older person with the purpose of them spending an hour or two each visit to bring friendship, company, and a chance to chat.

    Harrogate
    Monday-Friday
  8. Volunteer Befriender - MHA Glen Rosa

    Ilkley
    Flexible
  9. Volunteer Befriender - MHA Priceholme

    As a Volunteer Befriender you will help improve the quality of life for older people who are socially isolated and may feel lonely. Our befrienders are introduced to an older person with the purpose of them spending an hour or two each visit to bring friendship, company, and a chance to chat.

    Scarborough
    Monday-Friday
  10. Volunteer Befriender - MHA Reuben Manor

    As a Volunteer Befriender you will help improve the quality of life for older people who are socially isolated and may feel lonely. Our befrienders are introduced to an older person with the purpose of them spending an hour or two each visit to bring friendship, company, and a chance to chat.

    Stockton-on-Tees
    Monday-Friday
  11. Volunteer Befriender - MHA The Herons

    Volunteer Befrienders provide support and friendship to older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated.

    Nottingham
    Flexible
  12. Volunteer Befriender - MHA Victoria Court

    As a Volunteer Befriender you will help improve the quality of life for older people who are socially isolated and may feel lonely. Our befrienders are introduced to an older person with the purpose of them spending an hour or two each visit to bring friendship, company, and a chance to chat.

    Leeds
    Monday-Friday
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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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