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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 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Volunteer Gardener - Bradbury Grange Care Home, Whitstable

    Your role as a Volunteer Gardener will be to help the care home maintain or develop their garden space.

    Whitstable
    Monday-Sunday: 10.30am-12pm or 2pm-4pm 2 hours a week
  7. Volunteer Gardener - Brookfield care home, Oxford

    Oxford
    Monday-Friday 9am-4pm (minimum 2-4hours/week) This role is suitable only for those aged 18 and above.
  8. Volunteer Gardener - Kenbrook care home, Wembley

    Your role as a Volunteer Gardener will be to help the care home maintain or develop their garden space.

    London
    Monday-Friday 10am-4.30pm. 2 hours a week
  9. Volunteer Gardener - MHA Glen Rosa

    Ilkley
    Flexible
  10. Volunteer Gardener - The Herons

    As volunteer gardener, you will help us to upkeep our gardens for residents use.

    Nottingham
    Monday's -1-2 hours per week
  11. Volunteer Gardener - The Wilderness, Croydon

    As a Volunteer Gardener you will work in a small team to help maintain The Wilderness, a 7-acre heritage garden next to MHA Hall Grange Care home.

    Croydon
    Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays 10am-1pm. 3 hours per week.
  12. Volunteer Gardener - Westbury Grange care home, Newport Pagnell

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

    Milton Keynes
    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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