Elderly Volunteer Roles

Head of Marketing & Communications – Future FoundHERS (Unpaid, Passion-Driven Opportunity)

Are you passionate about empowering women in Cyber and Tech? Do you want to play a key role in shaping an initiative that helps young professionals break barriers and reach their career goals? Future FoundHERS is looking for a dynamic Head of Marketing & Communications to drive our brand, grow our community, and amplify our mission.

Who We Are

Future FoundHERS is on a mission to inspire and support young women to consider careers in Cyber and Tech. Through school partnerships, industry conversations, and community support, we are creating a future where more women feel empowered to step into these industries with confidence.

About the Role

As our Head of Marketing & Communications, you will work closely with the Founder to build and execute a powerful marketing strategy that strengthens our brand identity and engages our audience. You’ll play a key role in:

• Developing a marketing strategy that aligns with our mission and growth goals.
• Curating engaging social media content to expand our reach and create meaningful conversations.
• Building partnerships with industry leaders, schools, and organisations to amplify our impact.
• Promoting our podcast to grow its audience organically and position it as a go-to resource.
• Providing strategic marketing guidance to shape Future FoundHERS into a movement that truly makes a difference.

Who You Are

We’re looking for someone who:
✔ Has experience in marketing, branding, or communications.
✔ Understands social media growth strategies and community engagement.
✔ Is passionate about diversity, inclusion, and empowering women in tech.
✔ Loves working collaboratively while also taking initiative.
✔ Wants to be part of something meaningful and help build it from the ground up.

Why Join Us?

This is an unpaid role but offers a valuable leadership opportunity to make an impact, grow your network, and gain experience in a purpose-driven initiative. If you’re looking to use your skills to drive change, this could be the perfect fit.

�� Let’s build the future of women in tech together!

Interested? Send us a message and let’s chat! 

Lilian Faithfull seeks Voluntary Trustee, Cheltenham

Lilian Faithfull Care is a charity with 78 years’ experience and proudly provides care, support and a ‘home for life’ for remarkable residents in Gloucestershire.

The charity puts people over profit and delivers care with dignity and respect. They offer a range of care for each step of a person’s care journey, including day care, respite stays, residential living, care for couples, dementia, nursing and end of life (palliative) care. They also offer independent living accommodation in their apartments and bungalows. They care for over 300 residents and day guests, across six care homes and as adult day care hub in Cheltenham and Stroud and are supported by around 400 staff.

They have a vacancy on our Trustee Board and are looking for a Trustee who can add specific knowledge and skills and who have enthusiasm and commitment to contribute to the charity. LFC Trustees are responsible for providing appropriate oversight, governance, and leadership to LFC in the pursuit of its strategies to fulfil its charitable purposes. Trustees can add value to support this development and in defining the longer-term strategic direction of LFC to ensure continued delivery of the charity’s mission.

They are looking for candidates with knowledge/experience of the following:

• Previous experience as a Trustee of a charity of a comparable size / income / working model.
• A good understanding of and interest in charity governance.
• Demonstrable strategic development experience at Board level.
• Knowledge / experience of elderly care (either professionally or as a Trustee).
• Knowledge / experience of Safeguarding.

Key Information:

• Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
• Time commitment: ~18 days per year, including quarterly Board meetings, strategy development days and committee meetings.
• Start date: 4th June 2025.
• Unremunerated + reasonable expenses.

Closing date 2nd March 2025 with interviews being held at the beginning of April 2025.

For further details and to apply, please contact Leighann Beck quoting the applicable reference number: MC2547

Our Friends Ageing Better (FAB) project is looking for volunteer hosts for our FAB cafés around Bristol. In this volunteer role, you’ll be part of creating vibrant, welcoming community spaces that build relationships and connect people with activities in their local community.

At Age UK Bristol, we want to change the way we age. We aim to keep people aged 55+ well and active, encouraging Bristol to be an Age Friendly city. We do this in 3 ways - through providing practical help and supporting people’s emotional and physical wellbeing in a range of ways depending on their needs.  In addition, we want to prevent people from needing our help wherever possible.  We do this in our strategic work, where we aim to create the conditions for older adults to remain healthy and independent.

We are looking for FAB Cafe Host Volunteers for the following cafes

• Avonmouth - Mondays, 2:30-4:30
• St Werburghs LGBT+ - Thursdays, 10:00-12:00
• Brislington - Tuesdays, 1:00-3:00
• Fishponds - Fridays 2:00-4:00

The role involves

• Welcoming older people who are new to the FAB café
• Facilitating conversation and activities in the group
• Promoting your local FAB café and the FAB membership card scheme
• Keeping sign-up sheets for attendees at cafes
• Providing information about events and activities happening in the local area with the support of the FAB team

The qualities and skills required for this role are

• Welcoming and friendly disposition, with the ability to include people.
• Reliability.
• Ability to communicate well with a diverse range of people.
• Ability to respond to people’s varied access needs (such as hearing loss) to make sure each individual can participate well.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a busy community setting.
• An understanding of the needs of older people.

Age UK Bristol are looking for a dedicated Admin Support Volunteer to join our friendly, dynamic and vibrant office team.

Do you enjoy working within a close-knit team? Are you passionate about interacting with and  supporting members of the community? Does the idea of being involved in a Bristol-focused charity, working to make a positive and empowering change within the community, excite you? If so we would love to hear from you! 

At Age UK Bristol, we want to change the way we age. We aim to keep people aged 55+ well and active, encouraging Bristol to be an Age Friendly city. We do this in 3 ways - through providing practical help and supporting people’s emotional and physical wellbeing in a range of ways depending on their needs.  In addition, we want to prevent people from needing our help wherever possible.  We do this in our strategic work, where we aim to create the conditions for older adults to remain healthy and independent.

The role involves

• Supporting service delivery with varied administrative tasks and projects under the support and supervision of the Office and Resources Coordinator, for example;
• Making outgoing calls to clients (for example to book/reschedule appointments or provide signposting information)
• Sending printed materials by post  and supporting mailouts.
• Carrying out research on activities for older people in the community
• Helping to organise events and meetings

The qualities and skills required for this role are

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good listening and communications skills
• Enjoys working in a team and supporting other AUKB staff and volunteers
• Confident using Microsoft packages including Word and Excel, new applications and software, including data entry
• Willingness to learn new IT software as needed
• To have an understanding of the needs of older people
• To have an understanding of the barriers older people may face
• Punctuality and reliability

Link Age Southwark is a vibrant local charity providing support to over 800 older people in Southwark who are feeling lonely or isolated. Our vision is for friendly local communities where older people and those living with a diagnosis of dementia can thrive in their later years.

All our volunteering opportunities are within the London Borough of Southwark, predominantly south of the borough - Camberwell, Peckham, Nunhead, Dulwich and around. 

We run a mixture of social, exercise and activity groups for older people across the borough of Southwark. From singing to yoga, bridge to computer groups, we have something to suit everyone.

Many of our groups are run by professional tutors and our wonderful volunteers who help to set up, welcome group members, serve tea and coffee and tidy up at the end. We are always looking for new faces to join our groups. 

If you have a skill or talent that you would like to share with the group, whether it be arts & crafts, singing, dancing, knowledge of local history or anything in between, we'd love to hear from you!

The role could involve:

• Leading activities
• Setting up and clearing away activities
• Ensuring that appropriate refreshments are available and served and cleared away
• Socialising with group members
• Assisting in completing basic admin tasks to ensure that attendance records are kept
• Assisting in publicising activities within the venue and local community to attract more participants

The role requires:

• a cheerful and friendly personality
• good communication/listening skills
• good physical health
• commitment to supporting a group on either a weekly or fortnightly basis, dependent on the group
• good timekeeping and reliability
• able to work independently
• attendance at a volunteer induction and other relevant training opportunities
• completion of a full Disclosure and Barring Service and character reference check
• a commitment to working within the policies of Link Age Southwark, in particular health and safety, confidentiality, safeguarding and equality and diversity

If you have a skill or talent that you would like to share with the group, whether it is arts & crafts, singing, dancing, knowledge of local history or anything in between, we'd love to hear from you!

Becoming a volunteer with Link Age Southwark is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and get to know more about your local community.

We cover all reasonable expenses and we are happy to provide references for volunteers who have completed 6 months of volunteering with us.

Please note that all our volunteering opportunities are within the London Borough of Southwark, predominantly south of the borough - Camberwell, Peckham, Nunhead, Dulwich and around. 

Link Age Southwark is a vibrant local charity providing support to over 800 older people in Southwark who are feeling lonely or isolated. Our vision is for friendly local communities where older people and those living with a diagnosis of dementia can thrive in their later years.

All our volunteering opportunities are within the London Borough of Southwark, predominantly south of the borough - Camberwell, Peckham, Nunhead, Dulwich and around. 

By becoming a Digital Buddy, you’ll help bridge the digital divide, ensuring everyone can stay connected and navigate the digital world confidently. Are you able to support our service users and help build their digital skills with sessions at home on their mobile phones, tablets, or laptops? Our Digital Buddies provide up to six weekly home visits, each lasting 1-2 hours.

Some examples of what a Digital Buddy can assist with:

• Accessing online services
• Setting up a new digital device
• Mobile messaging
• Sending emails 
• Picture messaging
• Problem solving
• Staying safe online

No need to be a tech expert—support with the basics so our older friends can communicate and navigate their devices. Please note that our Digital Buddies are not able to support with online banking, advice on purchases, or fixing hardware.

Becoming a volunteer with Link Age Southwark is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and get to know more about your local community.

We cover all reasonable expenses and we are happy to provide references for volunteers who have completed 6 months of volunteering with us.

Please note that all our volunteering opportunities are within the London Borough of Southwark, predominantly south of the borough - Camberwell, Peckham, Nunhead, Dulwich and around. 

Link Age Southwark is a vibrant local charity providing support to over 800 older people in Southwark who are feeling lonely or isolated. Our vision is for friendly local communities where older people and those living with a diagnosis of dementia can thrive in their later years.

All our volunteering opportunities are within the London Borough of Southwark, predominantly south of the borough - Camberwell, Peckham, Nunhead, Dulwich and around. 

One of the greatest challenges for many older people is access to suitable transport. As we age, our mobility decreases and sometimes we can lose confidence in our ability to leave the house independently. 

Our network of volunteer drivers provide a vital lifeline to many older people to help them get out and about and keep them connected with their local community.

We are able to provide transport to and from Link Age Southwark social groups. This role is all about providing an unhurried door-to-door service on either a regular or one-off basis. 

This role requires:

• owning a car with a full and clean driving license and suitable insurance cover (most insurance companies are charity friendly - we can help verify your car use if required)
• ensuring the vehicle you are driving is safe and legal
• sufficient fitness to drive - please inform us if there are any issues that may affect your driving ability
• patience and understanding towards the needs of older people, particularly those with mobility issues
• attendance at a volunteer induction and other relevant training opportunities
• completion of a full Disclosure Barring Service and character reference check
• a commitment to working within the policies of Link Age Southwark, in particular health and safety, confidentiality, safeguarding and equality & diversity

Becoming a volunteer with Link Age Southwark is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and get to know more about your local community.

We cover all reasonable expenses and we are happy to provide references for volunteers who have completed 6 months of volunteering with us.

Please note that all our volunteering opportunities are within the London Borough of Southwark, predominantly south of the borough - Camberwell, Peckham, Nunhead, Dulwich and around. 

Link Age Southwark is a vibrant local charity providing support to over 800 older people in Southwark who are feeling lonely or isolated. Our vision is for friendly local communities where older people and those living with a diagnosis of dementia can thrive in their later years.

All our volunteering opportunities are within the London Borough of Southwark, predominantly south of the borough - Camberwell, Peckham, Nunhead, Dulwich and around. 

Befriending is at the very heart of Link Age Southwark's services. Lots of the older people we work with are feeling lonely and in need of a little extra social company. Our fantastic volunteer befrienders visit an older person once a week, sharing a cup of tea and a chat together.

Demand for our befriending service continues to grow and we are looking for new people to join our existing team of volunteers so that we can support as many older people as possible. 

This role requires:

• volunteering for approximately 1 hour a week to visit an older person
• a commitment to volunteer for a minimum of 6 months
• a cheerful and friendly personality
• good communication/listening skills
• attendance at a volunteer induction and other relevant training opportunities
• completion of a full Disclosure Barring Service and character reference check
• a commitment to working within the policies of Link Age Southwark, in particular health & safety, confidentiality, safeguarding and equality and diversity

Becoming a volunteer with Link Age Southwark is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and get to know more about your local community.

We cover all reasonable expenses and we are happy to provide references for volunteers who have completed 6 months of volunteering with us.

Please note that all our volunteering opportunities are within the London Borough of Southwark, predominantly south of the borough - Camberwell, Peckham, Nunhead, Dulwich and around. 

Do you know how to make stand-out social media content? Do you know your way around reels, stories and posts? Would you like to gain experience in a voluntary organisation? We want to hear from you.

At Age UK Bristol, we want to change the way we age. We aim to keep people aged 55+ well and active, encouraging Bristol to be an Age Friendly city. We do this in 3 ways - through providing practical help and supporting people’s emotional and physical wellbeing in a range of ways depending on their needs.  In addition, we want to prevent people from needing our help wherever possible.  We do this in our strategic work, where we aim to create the conditions for older adults to remain healthy and independent. 

Volunteers are important and valued members of the team at Age UK Bristol. We will do our best to make your volunteer experience enjoyable and rewarding.

If you have a few hours a week to give for at least six months, get in touch today. We are looking for a Comms and Social Media volunteer to support all things communications. You could write news articles for the website, go along to activities to take photos and talk to attendees, and so much more. Get in touch for an informal chat

The role involves

• Sourcing, editing and inputting content for our social media accounts. Age UK Bristol has Facebook (including a group) Instagram and LinkedIn.
• Creating graphics on Canva for social media and for our website.
• Writing content for the Age UK Bristol website.
• Updating promotional materials for services such as posters and flyers.
• Sourcing, editing and inputting content for quarterly supporters e-newsletter aimed at people over 50.
• Support the Comms and Fundraising Manager with other projects as required.

The qualities and skills required for this role are

• Experience of designing content for social media, in a paid or unpaid capacity or while in education or training.
• Knowledge of marketing and promotion, or willingness to learn.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Interested in the needs and aspirations of older people.
• Ability to complete induction training and other essential training.
• IT literacy.

What Will an Engagement Support Volunteer Do?

It’s simple—your role is to bring joy and support to our weekly sessions! You’ll help welcome people, set up session rooms, serve refreshments, play games, run quizzes, support attendees, and make sure everyone feels comfortable and included. It’s a mix of activities, and you’ll be supported by the BCF staff while making new friends along the way. Our sessions run Monday to Friday, so you can volunteer around your other commitments.

We have a variety of fun groups you can volunteer with - here are just a few examples:

• Breakfast & Browsers

• Lunch Club

• Cooking Club

• Dance Sessions

• Women's Group

• Travel with Confidence

• Telephone Befriending

• Home Befriending

• Men's Group

What Experience Do You Need?

You need to be a UK resident. We are not accepting overseas applications. None at all! We’re not looking for any previous experience. All you need is a positive attitude, a desire to help, and a willingness to get stuck in. We’ll provide the rest!

Tasks and responsibilities

• Welcome Members - Make sure members feel warmly welcomed when they attend
• Set Up & Pack Down - Help with setting up and packing down the group(s)
• Serve Refreshments - Assist with serving refreshments and checking in on members
• Facilitate Activities - Play games, run quizzes, or assist with group activities
• Provide Encouragement - Offer a listening ear, positive reinforcement, and motivation during activities

What Will a Call Companion Do?

As a Call Companion, you'll offer friendship and support over the phone to members who are feeling isolated or lonely. You’ll provide a friendly ear, chat with them, and help them feel connected. Your calls will last anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour, giving your member something to look forward to each week!

Key Tasks:

• Make calls to members on Thursday afternoon

• Provide companionship and help meet social needs

• Work with BCF staff, share information, and keep members safe

• Complete necessary paperwork and report any concerns

• Respect members' dignity, privacy, and choices

• Attend training and meetings as required

What Experience Do You Need?

You need to be a UK resident. We are not accepting overseas applications. No experience necessary! All you need is a positive attitude, a willingness to help, and the desire to make a difference. We’ll provide all the training you need. We're based near the city center, with great transport links.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Be the friendly ear they can count on!
• Spark up conversations and keep the chat flowing
• Chats that could be a quick 10 minutes or an hour
• Kickstart fun conversations, build a friendly bond, and give your befriendee something to look forward to every week
• Jot down all your chats in the logbook

What Will a Travel Buddy Do?

As a Travel Motivator, you'll play a key role in helping our service users become more confident and independent when traveling locally. You’ll receive all the training you need to support them on their journey, with the goal of empowering them to travel independently within 12 weeks. It's all about motivation, encouragement, and helping them gain the confidence they need to navigate their community on their own!

What Experience Do You Need?

You need to be a UK resident. We are not accepting overseas applications. No specific experience required! We’re looking for passionate individuals who want to make a positive impact and are eager to learn. Whether you’re retired and looking to make use of your spare time, a student or job seeker wanting to develop new skills, or someone who lives locally (or nearby – our location is super easy to reach from the city centre), we want to hear from you! Local knowledge is a bonus, but it’s not essential – we’re all about making a difference, no matter your background.

If you’re excited about helping others and being part of a fun, supportive team, apply today!

Tasks and responsibilities

• Helping with travel, public transport, and unfamiliar places, while offering a friendly chat and support.
• Providing a friendly chat, emotional support, and a positive presence throughout the trip.
• Being ready to handle emergencies and respond quickly.
• Inspire members to make positive choices.

We are looking for someone to help us set up, welcome clients, chat and perhaps some tidying away/washing up - free tea/coffee and biscuits available and travel expenses will be paid.

Starting from Thursday 25 January 2025!

Every Thursday at 10.00am - 12.00pm at EX5 Alive Cranbrook Community Hub, Cranbrook Campus

For more information please telephone or email us.

Purpose of the Role:

To support patients transitioning from hospital to home, ensuring their discharge is safe, smooth, and successful. By providing practical assistance and emotional support, you will play a key role in helping individuals regain independence, prevent readmission, and access community resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with transport, helping patients travel safely from the hospital to their homes.

• Shopping for groceries or other essentials.

• Carrying out simple home safety checks to ensure the environment is suitable for recovery.

• Offer emotional support and reassurance during the transition period.

• Support patients for a minimum of 4 weeks (maximum 6 weeks) post-discharge, either in person (at their home or in the community) or over the phone.

• Help patients connect with local services, activities, and support networks to aid recovery and prevent isolation.

• Encourage and support individuals to re-engage with their community, reducing the likelihood of hospital readmission.

• Guidance and training will be provided on using the Care For Me platform to assign patients, obtain details of patient support, record visits, and monitor attendance.

Skills and Qualities Needed:

• Empathy and the ability to build rapport with people from diverse backgrounds.

• Good communication skills and patience.

• Reliability and commitment to supporting individuals during a vulnerable time.

• Practical problem-solving skills to assist with day-to-day tasks.

• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding principles (this will be covered in training)

• Proficient use of the internet. 

• Access to email and a smartphone to use Care For Me. 

Time Commitment:

Flexible, depending on patient needs, with a minimum of 4 weeks (maximum 6 weeks) of support per individual. You might need to be available evenings and weekends.

What You’ll Gain:

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in someone’s recovery journey.

• Experience working in partnership with healthcare and community services.

• Training and ongoing support from Age UK Lambeth.

• The chance to develop new skills and connect with your local community. 

Training and Support Provided:

• Full training on hospital discharge processes, safeguarding, lone working and patient support.

• Ongoing support from the Hospital Discharge Community Support Coordinator and the Volunteer Coordinator.