Local Age Concern volunteer

You may be surprised by the range of volunteering activities we offer to suit your needs.

Volunteering opportunities vary so you should contact your local Age Concern to find out what is on offer in your area.

Here is a list of just some of the volunteering opportunities you may be able to participate in:

Activity Buddy – support an older person to become more physically active.
Befriender – provide support to older people living alone such as by having a chat and sharing a pot of tea.
Bereavement and loss visitor – support someone who has experienced a loss or bereavement.
Events Assistant – assist with the planning‚ co-ordination and delivery of special events the Age Concern is running.
Day centre helper – help run a day centre for older people by assisting with self-care tasks such as nail care or domestic tasks such as serving meals.
Driver – provide essential door-to-door transport for older people who have difficulties using public or other forms of transport.
Fundraiser – assist with the planning and running of fundraising events.
Gardener – provide practical gardening assistance and support to older householders.
Handyperson – provide basic household maintenance for older people living in their own homes.
Information and advice worker – provide information and advice to older people and their carers‚ both by telephone and face-to-face.
IT coach – provide one-to-one IT coaching to older people who are and introduce them to computer basics‚ the internet and e-mail.
Swimming monitor – assist and support swimming classes for older people at the local swimming pool.
Trustee – help run your local Age Concern.