St John's Nursing Home Description of the role There is a resident, leg amputee, confined to an electric wheelchair, who has recently been bereaved. We are looking for someone who could befriend her by visiting regularly and just having a chat over a cup of coffee here in the home, maybe going for a walk … Continue reading Befriender
Older People
Call Companion
Re-Engage Description of the role As a call companion you’ll make regular telephone calls to an older person experiencing loneliness and isolation. These friendly chats provide a lifeline of friendship for older people and a vital link with the outside world from which they’ve become isolated. To become a call companion, you’ll need to: Attend … Continue reading Call Companion
Retail Online Sales Volunteer
Age UK North Worcestershire Description of the role A new and exciting volunteer opportunity has arisen within our Retail Team based at our High Street Charity Shop (Bromsgrove) If you enjoy selling online and have a keen eye for spotting something unique, then you could help support the development of our Online Sales & Distribution … Continue reading Retail Online Sales Volunteer
Group Lead
Re-Engage Description of the role We're starting a brand new social activity group in conjunction with Bluebird Care Bromsgrove and Redditch, for those aged 75 and over to reduce social isolation and loneliness. Activity groups are free to attend and monthly and we're looking for volunteers who can help run this group. Activity leads socialise … Continue reading Group Lead
Group Coordinator
Re-Engage Description of the role We're launching a brand new social activity group in partnership with Bluebird Care Bromsgrove & Redditch and we're looking for volunteers who can make this group a reality. Our social activity groups are free to attend, for those aged 75 and over and are monthly. We're looking for a group … Continue reading Group Coordinator
Home from Hospital Volunteer
Age UK Wyvern Description of the role Home from Hospital offers short term support following a stay in hospital, helping people regain their independence and confidence. As a volunteer this could include helping with shopping for clients, helping with light housework, greeting the client at home and lending a listening ear. We are looking for: … Continue reading Home from Hospital Volunteer
Community Connector
Dementia Adventure Description of the role We are looking for volunteers to promote Dementia Adventure, our mission and support services at local community events. All with a view to enable people living with dementia to get outdoors, connect with nature, themselves and their community, and retain a sense of adventure in their lives, in all … Continue reading Community Connector
Trustee
Age UK North Worcestershire Description of the role Age UK North Worcestershire is looking for people to join the Board of Trustees to bring skills and experience to help take forward and build upon our excellent range of services delivered to older people and positively contribute to the growth of our organisation. We hope to … Continue reading Trustee
Employability Skills Support
Shaw Trust Description of the role As an Employability Support Volunteer, you will provide valuable help by sharing your skills and experience with Shaw Trust’s participants whilst they are receiving support from one of our programmes. You will help participants build their confidence, motivation, and self-esteem through increasing their skills in employability-related activities. From sharing … Continue reading Employability Skills Support
Tea Party Group Coordinator
Re-Engage Description of the role As a tea party group coordinator, you’ll plan, organise and schedule monthly tea parties in your local area. This is an administrative role that requires communicating and socialising with older guests, volunteer hosts and drivers from all walks of life. Each tea party group usually last for around two hours … Continue reading Tea Party Group Coordinator
