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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. 

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  1. Activities volunteer - Starr Hills care home, Lytham

    An ‘Activity’ may be any part of daily life, done with intention, and appropriate to the resident concerned. You may be supporting an individual or you may be running a group quiz, helping on trips, or leading a sing-a-long! You may come to the role with a definite skill you would like to share – flower arranging, crafts, woodwork, music - or you may come to offer general support to whatever is running, and whoever is in need.

    Lytham St Annes
    Mornings and Afternoons Mon-Fri
  2. Activities volunteer - The Maples

    MHA offers a variety of events and activities for older people in its care homes, retirement living, and community groups.

    Peterborough
    Various times on weekdays and weekends Between 9-5am
  3. Activities volunteer - The Martins care home, Bury St. Edmunds

    An ‘Activity’ may be any part of daily life, done with intention, and appropriate to the resident concerned. You may be supporting an individual or you may be running a group quiz, helping on trips, or leading a sing-a-long! You may come to the role with a definite skill you would like to share – flower arranging, crafts, woodwork, music - or you may come to offer general support to whatever is running, and whoever is in need.

    Ellesmere Port
    Mornings and Afternoons Mon-Fri
  4. Activities volunteer - Westbury Grange care home, Newport Pagnell

    An ‘Activity’ may be any part of daily life, done with intention, and appropriate to the resident concerned. You may be supporting an individual or you may be running a group quiz, helping on trips, or leading a sing-a-long! You may come to the role with a definite skill you would like to share – flower arranging, crafts, woodwork, music - or you may come to offer general support to whatever is running, and whoever is in need.

    Ellesmere Port
    Mornings and Afternoons Mon-Fri
  5. Activities volunteer - Weston & Queensway care home

    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.

    Stafford
    60-90 minutes per week, Monday to Sunday
  6. Activity Volunteer - Friends Like Me Group - MHA Communities, South & West Birmingham (Northfield)

    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

    Birmingham
    Thursdays 9am – 1pm
  7. Activity group leader - Bradbury Grange Care Home

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

    Whitstable
    Monday-Friday: 2pm-4pm 2 hours a week
  8. Activity volunteer - Bradbury Grange Care Home

    An ‘Activity’ may be any part of daily life, done with intention, and appropriate to the resident concerned.

    Whitstable
    Monday-Sunday: flexible. 2 hours a week
  9. Activity volunteer - Davids House Care Home

    An ‘Activity’ may be any part of daily life, done with intention, and appropriate to the resident concerned.

    Harrow
    Monday-Friday: flexible from 10am 2 hours a week Unfortunately, we do not have any roles available on weekends.
  10. Activity volunteer - Kenbrook Care Home

    An ‘Activity’ may be any part of daily life, done with intention, and appropriate to the resident concerned.

    London
    Monday- Friday 10am-4.30pm. 2 hours a week
  11. Activity volunteer - Lauriston Care Home, St Leonards

    An ‘Activity’ may be any part of daily life, done with intention, and appropriate to the resident concerned.

    East Sussex
    Monday-Sunday-10am-12pm and/or 1.30pm-4pm 2 hours a week
  12. Admin Volunteer - The Herons

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

    Nottingham
    Monday's -1-2 hours per week
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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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