Volunteer
Age UK Barnet 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 Barnet
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Activity Volunteer
Help organise or support staff setting up and running lunch clubs and activities.
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Digital inclusion volunteer
To support older people to learn basic IT skills on their laptop, mobile phone or tablet
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Receptionist volunteer
Help provide a welcoming reception service to visitors and callers.
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Later Life Planning volunteer
LLP Administrator volunteers help with phone calls, appointments and completing welfare benefit applications and other types of documentation
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Cooking volunteer
Cooking volunteers run or assist with evening cookery classes to promote healthy eating within the community.
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Volunteer Driver
Volunteer Drivers help older people who need assistance attend social event.
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Collection Tin Volunteer
Collection tin volunteers increase awareness and raise vital funds for Age UK Barnet.
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Befriending Volunteer
Befrienders get matched with an older person in the community to provide companionship.
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Barnet Connect Volunteer
To help run activities in the borough to help support vulnerable and socially isolated older adults
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Walking Group Volunteer
To help run short local walks for older people in some of Barnet's parks and open spaces, encouraging people to get out and meet people as well as keep active.
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Covid Computer Support Volunteer
To support older people who are struggling to access online platforms and services and - through your over-the-phone guidance - help them feel confident to shop and bank online and use social platforms like Zoom.
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Volunteer resources
Read our volunteering policies and guidelines and find out about free training resources.
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Frequently asked questions
Read our FAQ to find out more about what being a volunteer involves or call us on 020 8432 1422 (Monday – Wednesdays).
Find out what it's like to volunteer with us
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? We have regular events such as sponsored walks, but you could also do your own fundraiser like a cake sale.
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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.