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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. 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.
  2. Car Driver - MHA Kirklees (Cleckheaton area)

    Become a volunteer car driver to take members to the lunch club in Cleckheaton.

    In Cleckheaton area (near Huddersfield), every Thursday 10.30am -1.30pm
  3. Car Driver - MHA Kirklees (Dewsbury area)

    Become a volunteer car driver to take members to the lunch club in Dewsbury.

    In Dewsbury area, every Monday 10.30am -1.30pm
  4. Car Driver - MHA Kirklees (Huddersfield area)

    Become a volunteer car driver to take members to the lunch club in Huddersfield HD1 4DT.

    In Huddersfield, every Friday 11.00am -1.30pm
  5. Car Driver - MHA Kirklees (Huddersfield area)

    Become a volunteer car driver to take members to the meeting point of a walking group

    Every Thursday 1pm - 2pm in Huddersfield
  6. Car Driver Hampshire West - Chandlers Ford

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

    Winchester
    Every Friday
  7. 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
  8. Catering Volunteer - MHA Communities Farsley (Butties and Brews)

    Leeds
    Fridays 09:00 - 11:30
  9. Catering Volunteer - MHA Communities Farsley (Calverley Lunch Club)

    As a Catering Volunteer you will volunteer in the kitchen of our Lunch club running at Calverley Methodist Church to help prepare a two course Sunday Lunch cooked on site fo

    Leeds
    Wednesday 10:00 - 14:00
  10. Catering Volunteer - MHA Communities Farsley (Calverley Sunday Lunch Club)

    As a Catering Volunteer you will volunteer in the kitchen of our Sunday Lunch social group running at Calverley Methodist Church to help prepare a two course meal cooked on

    Leeds
    Sundays 12:30 - 14:30
  11. 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
  12. Catering Volunteer - MHA Communities Wakefield (Airedale)

    We are looking for a volunteer cook to support the lunch club in the Airedale/Castleford area of Pontefract every Wednesday.

    Every Wednesday 9.30 - 1pm
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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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