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  1. Activities volunteer
    Stafford

    As an activities volunteer, you will help us provide a variety of events and activities for older people in our care homes, retirement living, and community groups.

    60-90 minutes per week, Monday to Sunday
  2. Activity Group Leader
    Stockport

    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. Activity Group Leader Volunteers will be the first point of contact at the groups for our members and provide them with the support they need to join in the activity. The Group Leader will be responsible for overseeing the activity, co-ordinating and supporting other social group volunteers to collect money, serve refreshments, and help people with activities. Must be competent in playing the keyboard/piano as this role will be leading a weekly singing group.

    Weekly
  3. Activity Group Leader
    Bradford

    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. Activity Group Leader Volunteers will be the first point of contact at the groups for our members and provide them with the support they need to join in the activity. The Group Leader will be responsible for overseeing the activity, co-ordinating and supporting other social group volunteers to collect money, serve refreshments, and help people with activities.

    Mon - Fri
  4. Activity Group Leader Volunteer
    Havant

    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. Activity Group Leader Volunteers will be the first point of contact at the groups for our members and provide them with the support they need to join in the activity. The Group Leader will be responsible for overseeing the activity, co-ordinating and supporting other social group volunteers to collect money, serve refreshments, and help people with activities.

    Friday 09.30am - 11.30am
  5. Activity Volunteer
    Birmingham

    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 a

    Thursdays 9am – 1pm
  6. Activity Volunteer
    Birmingham

    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. Exercise Activity Volunteers will support the running of exercise groups for older people, providing the support members need to join in the activity. There may be other duties to assist the smooth running of the session such as assisting with serving refreshments or setting up a room.

    Mondays - 10:30am - 12.30pm
  7. Activity group leader
    Wells

    An activity group leader may run their own stand alone sessions, or specific activities within a larger group.

    Mondays 10.30-11.30am
  8. Admin Volunteer

    As an admin volunteer, you will be helping out in a busy office with a range of tasks such as creating newsletters, photocopying and producing welcome packs.

    Days are Flexible Minimum of 1-2 hours per week
  9. Admin Volunteer
    Nottingham

    As an admin volunteer, you will be helping out in a busy office with a range of tasks such as archiving, photocopying and calls.

    Monday's -1-2 hours per week
  10. Administrator Volunteer
    Birmingham

    Monday - Friday Flexible
  11. Administrator Volunteer
    Harrogate

    In this role you will provide support for the home with administrative tasks and responding to enquiries.

    Tuesday and Thursdays 10:00 - 14:30
  12. Administrator volunteer
    Folkestone

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

    Monday or Tuesday mornings weekly
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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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