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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 Mayfields care home, Ellesmere Port

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

    Ellesmere Port
    Monday-Friday: times are flexible 1-2 hours a week
  2. Volunteer befriender (face to face) - The Hawthornes, Ellesmere Port

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

    Overpool
    Monday-Friday: times are flexible 1-2 hours a week
  3. Volunteer car driver - Basingstoke

    As a Volunteer Driver, you will be providing a valuable service for our members, based in Hampshire North Communities.

    Headley Down
    2-3 hours weekly
  4. Volunteer car driver - MHA Bradford (Eccles Hill)

    As a Volunteer Driver, you will be providing a valuable service for our members, taking them to social activities and lunch clubs, based in Bradford.

    Bradford
    Wednesday or Friday 10am and 2.30pm
  5. Volunteer car driver - Monteagle Hall, Yateley

    As a Volunteer Driver, you will be providing a valuable service for our members, based in Hampshire North Communities.

    Headley Down
    2-3 hours weekly
  6. Volunteer driver - MHA Communities Gateshead West

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

    Chopwell
    Monday-Friday 2 hours per week
  7. Volunteer driver - MHA Communities, Derbyshire Peaks and Dales

    A volunteer driver is someone who helps older people in the community to access various activities and services, such as social clubs, events and exercise classes.

    Hope Valley
    Times vary and you can chose which one suit you best. The purpose is to drive members to and from activities as follows: Tuesday's - Bakewell Thursday's - Hathersage 1st Wednesday of the month - Bakewell 3rd Wednesday of the month - Hathersage
  8. Volunteer driver - MHA Communities, North Staffs

    A volunteer driver is someone who helps older people in the community to access various activities and services, such as social clubs, events and exercise classes.

    Stoke on Trent
    Times vary and you can chose which one suit you best. The purpose is to drive members to and from activities. The activities take place around Stock-on Trent. Please get in touch letting us know your availability and we will find a slot to suit you.
  9. Volunteer driver - MHA Communities, Shifnal and District

    A volunteer driver is someone who helps older people in the community to access various activities and services, such as social clubs, events and exercise classes.

    Shifnal
    Times vary and you can chose which one suit you best. The purpose is to drive members to and from activities as follows: Tuesdays - 10.30am pick up and 1.30pm return Thursdays - 10:30am - 3pm as follows: 10.30am for exercise class 11.45am in time for lunch 1.30pm home after lunch 3pm close of day
  10. Volunteer driver - MHA Communities, West Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Borders

    A volunteer driver is someone who helps older people in the community to access various activities and services, such as social clubs, events and exercise classes. Help with transport is much appreciated.

    Nottinghamshire
    Daytime - Monday - Thursday. 10 am - 3 pm. The purpose is to drive members to and from activities. The activities take place around the Community. Please get in touch letting us know your availability. We're always in need of new drivers!
  11. Volunteer gardener - MHA Stones Place, Lincoln

    Your role as a Volunteer Gardener will be to share your passion for gardening and creating a safe and relaxing green space for our residents to enjoy. This role will involve tidying and maintaining flower beds, weeding, lawn mowing and other gardening jobs as required, within agreed parameters.

    Derby
    Generally, MHA ask that volunteers make a minimum of six months commitment and are able to commit on a regular basis, to be agreed with your named contact.
  12. Volunteer gardener - MHA Stratton House care home, Bath

    Your role as a Volunteer Gardener will be to share your passion for gardening and creating a safe and relaxing green space for our residents to enjoy. This role will involve tidying and maintaining flower beds, weeding, lawn mowing and other gardening jobs as required, within agreed parameters.

    Bath
    Generally, MHA ask that volunteers make a minimum of six months commitment and are able to commit on a regular basis, to be agreed with your named contact.
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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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