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You have 249 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. 

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  1. Administrator Volunteer - MHA Martin Grange

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

    Harrogate
    Tuesday and Thursdays 10:00 - 14:30
  2. Administrator Volunteer - MHA Priceholme

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

    Scarborough
    Monday - Friday
  3. Administrator Volunteer - MHA Victoria Court

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

    Leeds
    Monday - Friday
  4. Administrator volunteer - Amethea Residential Care Home

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

    Workington
    Monday-Friday: times are flexible between 10am-5pm. A minimum of 2 hours a week.
  5. Administrator volunteer - Davids House care home, Harrow

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

    Harrow
    This role requires a commitment of minimum of six months with a frequency of 2-4 hours per week. Commitment is required during office hours (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)
  6. Administrator volunteer - MHA Communities, East Surrey

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

    Folkestone
    Monday-Friday: times are flexible between 9am-5pm. A minimum of 2 hours a week.
  7. Administrator volunteer - MHA Communities, Hampshire West ( Ringwood)

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

    Folkestone
    Monday or Tuesday mornings weekly
  8. Befriender (face to face) - Grace Court Retirement Living Scheme

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

    Folkestone
    Monday-Sunday: 10am-3pm. 1-2 hours a week
  9. Befriender (face to face) - Lauriston Care Home, St Leonards

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

    East Sussex
    Monday-Sunday: 10am-12pm or 1.30pm-4pm 1-2 hours a week This role is suitable only for those aged 18 and over.
  10. Befriender (face to face) - MHA Communities, East Surrey

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

    Redhill
    Monday-Friday: times are flexible 1-2 hours a week
  11. Befriender (face to face) - Ryelands care home, Wallington

    Volunteer Befrienders provide support and friendship to older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated. This role is suitable only for those aged 18 and over.

    London Borough of Sutton
    Monday-Sunday: flexible from 10am 1-2 hours a week This role is suitable only for those aged 18 and over.
  12. Befriender - Brookfield care home, Oxford

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

    Oxford
    Flexible days and times
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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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