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Volunteering Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Age UK Cheshire. We are so thankful for the time, support, and dedication volunteers give to our services.

"Thank you for your support and encouragement. It's a pleasure to volunteer for such a well-run and supportive organisation." Age UK Cheshire Volunteer.
 
Want to make a difference in your community?
 
We are always looking for volunteers to help out with our latest projects and services. If you have an interest in volunteering with older people in community, we would love to hear from you!
 
We are currently recruiting for the below volunteer roles: 
 
 

Volunteer with us

  • Retail Volunteer

    We are looking for volunteers to help in our shops. You will meet new people daily and have some fun while helping raise funds to help local older people. We have shops in Alderley Edge, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Frodsham, Knutsford, Macclesfield, Northwich, Sandbach and Poynton.

  • Gift of Friendship Volunteer

    Our Sharing Time ReConnect project offers more than just a regular visit to an older person — it offers a lifeline. One hour a week of your time will help older people reconnect with their local community and build confidence and resilience.

  • Stay Connected Telephone Befriender

    Do you love chatting on the phone? Receiving just one phone call from a friendly person can make all the difference to an older person’s day. This role can be done from your own home and within the hours which suit you.

  • Bright Memories Day Service

    The Bright Memories Day Service are looking for volunteers to help with our weekly sessions for people with mild to moderate dementia. You could help with activities and planning as well as having a friendly chat.

  • Knit and Knatter Group and Book Club Leaders

    If you like chatting to people over a cup of tea and a craft project, or you love talking about books you could be one of our volunteer Group Leaders. We run a Knit and Knatter group and a Book Club in Northwich!

  • Green Connections Volunteer

    We are looking for volunteers to help people aged 55 and over living in the Crewe and Nantwich area maintain their gardens through low-maintenance activities such as weeding, pruning, general tidying and planting. 

Contact Volunteering

To find out more about volunteering with Age UK Cheshire, contact us on 01606 305015 or email volunteering@ageukcheshire.org.uk.

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Join our Board

Come join our team of committed trustees with a breadth of expertise and strategic experience across finance, governance, health and risk management, united in our mission to ensure every older person in Cheshire has the opportunity to live their best life.

We are specifically looking to recruit trustees with experience working at a strategic level within either HR or social care. No previous board experience required.
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