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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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  1. Care home support volunteer - Ty Gwyn care home, Penarth

    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.

    Penarth
    Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm. Minimum two hours per week This role is suitable only for those aged 18 and over
  2. Care home support volunteer - Westbury Grange care home, Newport Pagnell

    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.

    Milton Keynes
    Monday-Friday 9am-4pm 2 hours a week
  3. Care support home volunteer - Trembaths care home, Letchworth

    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.

    Letchworth
    2-4 hours/week Monday-Friday (9am-5pm)
  4. Catering Volunteer - MHA Communities East Surrey, Reigate

    Redhill
    Every Wednesday 10am-2pm This role is suitable only for those aged 18 and over.
  5. Catering Volunteer - MHA Communities Farsley (Butties and Brews)

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

    As a Catering Volunteer you will volunteer in the kitchen of our Thursday Lunch club running at St Johns Church Hall every Thursday of the month.

    Leeds
    Thursdays 08:30 - 13:30
  7. 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 08:30 - 12:30
  8. Catering Volunteer - MHA Communities Pudsey (Penny Lane)

    As a Catering Volunteer you will volunteer in the kitchen of our Penny Lane social group running at Pudsey Congs Cricket Club on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. 

    Leeds
    Fortnightly Tuesdays 13:30 - 16:30
  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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