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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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Befriender, face to face - Elmside care home, Hitchin
Volunteer Befrienders provide support and friendship to older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated.
Hitchin1-2 hours a week Monday-Friday This role is suitable only to those aged 18 and over.Befriender, face to face - Kenbrook care home, Wembley
Volunteer Befrienders provide support and friendship to older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated.
LondonMonday-Sunday: flexible 1-2 hours a week This role is suitable only for those aged 18 and over.Befriender, face to face - MHA Communities, West London
Volunteer Befrienders provide support and friendship to older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated.
NorthwoodMonday-Sunday: flexible 1-2 hours a week This role is suitable only for those aged 18 and over.Befriender, face to face - The Limes, Retirement Housing with Care
BuckinghamshireHours are flexible 1-2 hours a week Monday-FridayBefriender, face to face - The Paddock Retirement Living, Muswell Hill
As a Volunteer Befriender you will help improve the quality of life for older people who are socially isolated and may feel lonely.
LondonMon-Sun: 11.30am-4.30pm 1 hour a week This role is suitable only for those aged 18 and over.Befriender, face to face - Trembaths care home, Letchworth
Letchworth1-2 hours a week Monday-Friday This role is suitable only for those aged 18 and over.Befriending volunteer - The Limes, Newport Pagnell
Volunteer Befrienders provide support and friendship to older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated.
BuckinghamshireMonday - Friday one to two hours per weekBefriending volunteer The Maples Peterborough
Volunteer Befrienders provide support and friendship to older people who may be feeling lonely or isolated.
Peterborough1 - 2 hours per week Monday- FridayCar Driver Hampshire West - Chandlers Ford
Become a volunteer car driver to take to and from social groups in Chandlers Ford
WinchesterEvery FridayCar Driver Hampshire West - Ringwood & New Milton
Become a volunteer car driver to take to and from social groups in Ringwood and New Milton
WinchesterEvery Tuesday and WednesdayCare home support volunteer - Anjulita Court care home, Bedford
As a General Care Home Volunteer you will provide valuable support to the care home team by offering a flexible approa
BedfordMonday-Friday: 10am-4pm. Minimum two hours per weekCare home support volunteer - Bradbury Grange care home, Whitstable
As a Care Home Support Volunteer you will provide valuable support to the care home team by offering a flexible approach and completing or assisting with tasks as required.
WhitstableMonday-Friday Mornings for general duties Monday-Friday 2pm-4pm for Activities Please note that we require a commitment of 2-4 hours per week for a minimum of six months.
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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