Volunteer with us
Volunteers are essential to everything we do at Age UK Bolton. Help us change the experience of getting older in Bolton by volunteering with us today.
Give your time and skills to make life better for older people in Bolton.
Why volunteer at Age UK Bolton?
- Learn new skills, or put existing skills to use
- Help people in the local community
- Make new friends
- Get ongoing training, support and guidance
- Access charity worker discounts
Who can volunteer?
Anyone can volunteer with us, regardless of age or skill level. We have lots of different roles to suit different skills and interests. Our current volunteering vacancies below will give you an idea of what sort of people and skills we're looking for.
How much time do I need to give?
Depending on the sort of role you are interested in, you can give as much or as little time as you like. For example, if you are volunteering as a befriender, you might dedicate one hour per week to speaking to an older person; but if you want to run a class in the community, you might need to dedicate some more time to it. Take a look at our volunteering vacancies below to find out more about what different roles require.
How do I apply to become a volunteer?
To apply to become a volunteer, please fill out a Volunteer Interest Form below, and email it to volunteering@ageukbolton.org.uk. Once we have recevied the form, our Volunteering Team Leader will get in touch with you to guide you through the next steps.
Alternatively, you can print off the form and post it to:
Kirti Mistry, Age UK Bolton, 53-55 Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RZ
Current volunteering vacancies
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Befriending volunteer
Provide much-needed company and a friendly face for an isolated older person in Bolton by becoming a befriending volunteeer.
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Mixed crafts volunteer
Interested in creativity or wellbeing? We're looking for a friendly and enthusiastic volunteer to bring our mixed crafts group to life.
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Admin support volunteer (Engage)
Provide admin support for our Engage services: Cleaning and Shopping, Handy work and Gardening and Help at Home.
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Art befriending volunteer
Spend one-to-one time with an older person in their home, sharing a relaxed creative activity together.
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Art workshop volunteer
Help to lead small, friendly group art sessions in a community setting. No experience necessary.
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Digital inclusion volunteer
Enable older people to stay in touch with loved ones, access services and maintain their independence.
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Strength and Balance volunteer
Help to set up and run our Strength and Balance classes safely and smoothly in the community.
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Kitchen assistant volunteer
We're looking for a friendly and reliable volunteer to help prepare sandwiches and refreshments that help make our monthly afternoon tea special.
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Enabling Connections volunteer
Provide friendship and connection to an older person for six motths, helping them work towards what matters most to them.
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Any questions?
If you have any questions about volunteering, please feel free to give us a call on 01204 382411 or email volunteering@ageukbolton.org.uk