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You have 216 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. Befriending volunteer The Maples Peterborough

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

    Peterborough
    1 - 2 hours per week Monday- Friday
  2. Cafe Volunteers - MHA Aughton Park Care Home

    A volunteer is required for our café serving refreshments at our care home to our residents and visitors.

    Ormskirk
    Every Monday 2pm - 4 pm
  3. Cafe Volunteers - MHA Beechville Care Home

    A volunteer is required for our cafe serving refreshments at our care home to our residents and visitors.

    Bolton
    Every week day times vary between 10am -5pm excluding meal times.
  4. Car Driver Hampshire West - Chandlers Ford

    Become a volunteer car driver to take to and from social groups in Chandlers Ford

    Winchester
    Every Friday
  5. Car Driver Hampshire West - Ringwood & New Milton

    Become a volunteer car driver to take to and from social groups in Ringwood and New Milton

    Winchester
    Every Tuesday and Wednesday
  6. Car Drivers - MHA Communities Cheshire West

    Ellesmere Port
    Weekly - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday OR Thursday.
  7. Catering Volunteer - MHA Communities Farsley (Butties and Brews)

    Leeds
    Fridays 09:00 - 11:30
  8. Catering Volunteer - MHA Communities Pudsey (Coffee Pot)

    As a Catering Volunteer you will volunteer in the kitchen of our Coffee Pot social group running at Pudsey House to help prepare hot cooked breakfast items on site for a gro

    Leeds
    Fridays 09:30 - 12:00
  9. Catering Volunteer - MHA Priceholme

    As a Catering Volunteer you will volunteer in the kitchen of our Care Home to help prepare a good quality meals for our residents You may plan menus and you’ll get feedback

    Scarborough
    Various hours between 07:30 - 18:00
  10. Catering volunteer - MHA Bradford (Clayton)

    As a Catering Volunteer you will volunteer in the kitchen of our service’s venue to help prepare a good quality lunch for our older members.

    Bradford
    Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays 9am - 2.30pm
  11. Catering volunteer - MHA Bradford (Eccles Hill)

    As a Catering Volunteer you will volunteer in the kitchen of our service’s venue to help prepare a good quality lunch for our older members.

    Wednesdays and Fridays 9am-2.30pm
  12. Catering volunteer - MHA Bradford (Wibsey)

    As a Catering Volunteer you will volunteer in the kitchen of our service’s venue to help prepare a good quality lunch for our older members.

    Every Tuesday 9am-2.30pm
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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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