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You have 234 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 - MHA Adlington House (Rhos on Sea)

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

    Conwy
    Flexible
  2. 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
  3. Volunteer Befriender - MHA Glen Rosa

    Ilkley
    Flexible
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Volunteer Befriender - MHA The Herons

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

    Nottingham
    Flexible
  7. 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
  8. Volunteer Car Driver - MHA South Staffs (Litchfield/Burntwood Area)

    We are looking for volunteer car drivers to drive members to and from activities.

    In Huddersfield, every Friday 11.00am -1.30pm
  9. Volunteer Driver - MHA Communities East Surrey

    A volunteer driver is someone who helps older people in the community to access various activities and services, such

    Redhill
    Monday-Friday 2 hours per week
  10. Volunteer Driver - MHA Communities, West London

    A volunteer driver is someone who helps older people in the community to access various activities and services, such

    Northwood
    Monday-Friday 2 hours per week
  11. Volunteer Fundraiser - Central Befriending Team

    Befriending can help reduce feelings of social isolation and loneliness, improve mental and physical health, increase confidence and self-esteem, and enhance the quality of life of older people. By raising money for the MHA Central Befriending Team, you will be helping the team to continue this vital work, to enable older people to live later life well.

    • We ask that you are able to commit time on a regular basis (at least one hour a week) as agreed with your named contact.
  12. Volunteer Gardener - Anjulita Court care home, Bedford

    As a Volunteer Gardener you will support a busy Care Home. 

    Bedford
    Monday-Friday 9am-4pm (minimum 2-4hours/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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