Volunteer
Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin relies on volunteers to help us offer vital services in the local community. Would you like to lend a hand?
Volunteering roles with Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin
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Befriending in your community
Could you visit a lonely older person? Help us fight loneliness in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin by becoming a befriender.
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Being a telephone buddy
Help us fight loneliness in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin by becoming a telephone buddy to a lonely older person.
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Helping at our day centres
Could you help us to provide a great day out for a lonely older person in Shropshire or Telford & Wrekin?
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Helping to claim benefit entitlements
Could you help ensure an older person in Shropshire or Telford & Wrekin receives the benefits they are entitled to?
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Befriending in the LGBT+ community
Could you telephone a lonely older person? Help us fight loneliness amongst older members of the LGBT+ community.
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Fundraising for us
Help us to raise money and to raise awareness of the services we provide for older people and their carers.
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Sharing your digital skills
Become a digital champion and support older people to get online and maintain their independence.
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For all of our latest volunteer opportunities download our current volunteer vacancies (PDF, 266 KB).
Can’t find a suitable vacancy? Call us on 01743 233 123 for a chat about how you could help out, as we always have lots of new opportunities arising.
What else you can do to support us
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Take part in a fundraiser
Could you help us to raise vital funds by taking part in a fundraising event? Whether you're running a marathon or organising a cake sale, we can help publicise your event.
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Get your colleagues involved
Could you talk to your colleagues or your employer about how you can support us? We have lots of ideas for how organisations can get involved, including sponsoring an event, making us Charity of the Year, or donating equipment.