Volunteering and volunteer stories
Volunteers play a vital role in Age UK Barnet’s work
Volunteers support us in a variety of ways and are integral to helping make Barnet an Age Friendly place. Could you help us to make a difference for older people in Barnet? Please see below for more details.
If you’re interested in volunteering in a way that isn’t listed here, we’d love to hear from you. We’re always happy to explore new ideas and may have other roles that suit your skills. Please get in touch with our volunteer manager, Lisa Robbins (details below).
Find out what it's like to volunteer with us
Volunteering roles with Age UK Barnet
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Shopping/befriending volunteer
To support older people who are unable to get out to do shopping or other essential tasks.
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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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Community connector
This befriending type role involves visiting an older person on a weekly basis in their own home, for up to six months, to support them to reconnect with their community.
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Day club volunteer
Help run fun and stimulating activities in our day clubs for people living with early stage dementia
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Later Life Planning volunteer
Our later life planning volunteers help with phone calls, appointments and completing welfare benefit applications and other types of documentation
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Cooking volunteer
We are not currently recruiting for volunteers in this role.
Cooking volunteers run or assist with face to face and online cookery classes to promote healthy eating within the community.
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Activity volunteer
We are not currently recruiting for volunteers in this role.
Help organise or support staff setting up and running lunch clubs and activities.
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Digital inclusion volunteer
We are not currently recruiting for volunteers in this role.
To support older people to learn basic IT skills on their laptop, mobile phone or tablet
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Kitchen Helper Volunteer
We need someone to assist with chef/staff member in preparing food for the Day Services Clients or Lunch Club Clients.
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Receptionist volunteer
We are not currently recruiting volunteers in this role.
Help provide a welcoming reception service to visitors and callers.
If you would like to help as a volunteer doing something that is not listed here, please contact volunteer manager Lisa Robbins on lisa.robbins@ageukbarnet.org.uk or call her on 0208 432 1422.
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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).
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.