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Volunteering Opportunities

Kitchen Assistant

Role Responsibilities

Join our team at Age UK BPED and help support older people in the community. As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll support the lunch service at our Day Centre by making teas and coffees, setting tables, and lending a hand to tidy up after lunch. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who loves being part of a team and wants to make a practical difference.

Working Hours

Day Centre, Sutton Road, Charminster

Monday & Wednesday

9:30 - 14:30

Memory Club / CST Facilitator

Role Responsibilities
 
Join our team at Age UK BPED and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with memory challenges. As a volunteer, you'll support our dementia groups by helping participants build confidence and stay socially connected through the delivery of group based activities. You’ll also assist with setting up and packing down the space, including arranging chairs, and contribute to a welcoming environment by preparing teas and coffees. 
 
Working Hours and Locations
 
(Please note, below are all of the locations and working hours available for this volunteer role. Volunteers will be expected to select which service they will be available for.)
 
Monday - 9:30 – 12:30 /13:00 – 16:00
 
  • Longfleet Baptist Church, 138 Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset BH15 2EQ
  • Twynham Church hall barrack Road BH23 2AQ
  • Westbourne Tower Care Home, Avery Collection, 16 – 18 Poole Road, Westbourne, BH4 9DR
Tuesday - 9:30 – 12:30 /13:00 – 16:00
 
  • Bearwood Community Centre, King John Ave, Bournemouth BH11 9TF
  • Canford cliffs village Hall, 17 Ravine Rd, Poole, BH13 7HT
  • Trinity URC, 29 Sutton Road, Bournemouth BH9 1RN
  • Southbourne Beach care Home, Avery Collection, 42 Belle Vue Road, Southbourne
  • Trinity URC, 29 Sutton Road, Bournemouth, BH9 1RN
  • St Catherine's Church, 4 Lewen's Lane, Wimborne, BH21 1LE
Wednesday - 9:30 - 12:30 / 13:00 - 16:00
 
  • The Centre Ferndown, Barns Road BH22 8XH
  • St Catherine's Church, 4 Lewen's Lane, Wimborne BH21 1LE
Thursday - 9:30 - 12:30 / 13:00 - 16:00
 
  • Beaufort Community Centre, 157 Beaufort Road, Bournemouth BH6 5LB

Drivers

Job Responsibilities

Do you enjoy driving and have some time to spare? We’re looking for friendly, reliable local drivers to support our clubs and activities by providing essential transport for older people in our community. If working with our Minibuses, drivers will be required to undertake provided MIDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) training. Volunteers may also use their own vehicle subject to meeting internal eligibility checks.

Working Hours

Monday - Friday, with particular need on Wednesdays between 08:30–10:30 and 14:15–16:00.

 

To apply or find out more about our current volunteer roles, please contact our Volunteers Manager via:

 kathy.goodall@ageukbped.org.uk or 01202 530530

(Please note, our opening times are Monday - Thursday 9:00 - 16:00)