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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 - 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 weekBefriender, 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- FridayCafe Volunteers - MHA Aughton Park Care Home
A volunteer is required for our café serving refreshments at our care home to our residents and visitors.
OrmskirkEvery Monday 2pm - 4 pmCafe Volunteers - MHA Beechville Care Home
A volunteer is required for our cafe serving refreshments at our care home to our residents and visitors.
BoltonEvery week day times vary between 10am -5pm excluding meal times.Car 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 WednesdayCar Drivers - MHA Communities Cheshire West
Ellesmere PortWeekly - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday OR Thursday.Catering Volunteer - MHA Communities Farsley (Butties and Brews)
LeedsFridays 09:00 - 11:30
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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