This is a flexible and rewarding role that will enable you to connect with and make a real and lasting difference to, the lives of older people who are experiencing social isolation or loneliness. In this role, the volunteer will help with gentle activities, giving out refreshments and socialising at the monthly group.
Key information
- Duration: Ongoing
- Start Date: 13th October 2026
- End Date: 22nd February 2027
- Volunteer: Monthly
- Availability: Thursday PM
- Tasks: The volunteer will welcome older people to the group, encourage people during the activity, and spend time talking to everyone. You will be in contact with the group activity coordinator, who will support you in this role.
- Training: Online training is provided by Re-engage prior to commencing the role.
- Skill And Qualifications Required: We’re looking for activity group leads who have:
Good engagement skills
A friendly nature
Good listening skills
Good conversation skills
Patience and understanding
A passion for improving the lives of lonely and isolated older people
Basic computer skills (our checks, training and activity group reports are all online and our charity is paperless) - Interests: Community, Health and wellbeing, LGBT, Men, Mental Health, Older people, Social care, Veterans and Armed Forces, Women
- Suitability: Employee Volunteers, Groups, Long term commitment, Older people, People seeking work, University students, With friends, 18 and over
- Activities: Befriending, Lending a helping hand
- Skills: Leadership, Listening, Talking to others, Teamwork
- Home Based: No
- DBS Check: No
- Are Volunteer Expenses Reimbursed?: No
Good engagement skills
A friendly nature
Good listening skills
Good conversation skills
Patience and understanding
A passion for improving the lives of lonely and isolated older people
Basic computer skills (our checks, training and activity group reports are all online and our charity is paperless)