Volunteer with us
Watch this video produced by local TV & Media Students from Heart of Worcestershire College to help raise support for Age UK Bromsgrove, Redditch & Wyre Forest’s Befriending Service and awareness of how people can get involved as ‘Befrienders’ (plus other volunteering roles) to help make a difference across North Worcestershire.
Would you like to get involved?
We would not be able to do what we do without the support and commitment of people like you! We have a range of different opportunities available - by volunteering with us you can make a real difference to the lives of local older people living in North Worcestershire and enable Age Bromsgrove, Redditch & Wyre Forest to continue providing services to support them.
Why volunteer?
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, learn new skills, and support the work we do in the community.
Who can volunteer?
Almost anyone can be a volunteer. We have a wide range of roles and opportunities which suit different people and different skills.
How much time do I need to give?
It depends on the volunteer role you are interested in. Some people give an hour a week, other people do more.
What you can expect from us
A warm welcome to our team! We make sure that all of our volunteers receive appropriate training and that they have the ongoing support of a member of staff, we will also cover agreed out-of-pocket expenses for volunteers.
Examples of volunteering roles with Age UK Bromsgrove, Redditch & Wyre Forest
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Befriending in your community
Could you visit or call a lonely older person? Help us fight loneliness across Worcestershire by becoming a befriender.
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Helping in our charity shops
Meet new people, help us raise funds and have fun while volunteering in our shop. There are lots of ways to get involved with our shops, plus opportunities to be a part of our NEW Online Sales and Distribution Hub!
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Giving information and advice
Could you help us to provide vital information and advice to older people in North Worcestershire?
You can also support us with the running of the charity:
- We are seeking committed individuals, with a range of skills and experiences and from all sectors of the community to join our Board of Trustees. Download a copy of our Trustee Application Pack along with a copy of our Trustee Skills Audit (which should be submitted with your application) or contact Amanda Allen (CEO) on 01527 570490 for more information
- As part of our commitment to providing the best volunteering experience, we are seeking Volunteer Support Assistants to help connect people with our local volunteering opportunities and to support them with ‘getting involved’
- Do you know anybody that might be interested in helping us to raise awareness of our work across North Worcestershire? We are looking for people who are interested in becoming Volunteer Ambassadors
We are also seeking support for our Community Foot Care service and our groups and activities aimed at tackling Digital Exclusion.
LATEST VOLUNTEERING NEWS
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We are currently recruiting for volunteers to support a new Dementia Community Support Service that is being launched in Worcestershire to help people to stay connected and to continue to do the things that they enjoy
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'Feeling useful is the best pill in the world' - Volunteer Tina Hunt shares her story and experiences of volunteering with Age UK BRWF
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Read the latest edition of 'In Brief', our monthly newsletter for our Staff and Volunteers
Get involved - Volunteer with us!
To find out more about our Volunteering Opportunities, call us on 01527 570490 or email: enquiries@ageukbrwf.org.uk