We have a variety of voluntary roles available at Age UK Doncaster. We have roles that can be carried out from home, office based, group activities, community roles and fundraising.
Applicants should be 18+ years old, though we do also offer volunteer placements to students. Ideally volunteers should be able to receive communications from us via email and phone. Most roles require a disclosure and barring service check. The volunteer coordinator will interview all potential volunteers, collect personal references and provide support throughout your time with Age UK Doncaster. We provide full training and induction which may include online learning and reading policies and procedures.
Experience is not always necessary, and whatever your skills and interests, there is likely to be a voluntary opportunity where you can share your knowledge, make new friends, and make a real difference to the older people living in Doncaster.
Age UK Doncaster volunteers will need:
- Good communication skills.
- A desire to help people and ability to relate and empathise with older people.
- Open minded and non-judgemental attitude.
- Commitment to equal opportunities.
NEW - Tier based volunteering
We have recently introduced a tier based volunteer system, depending on the amount of time volunteers have to give. Each volunteer role is a different tier, you will need to pick a role based on the amount of time you have to give. The role you choose will come with varying levels of training and a DBS check.
- Tier 1 – light touch volunteering, such as supporting at events
- Tier 2 – moderate touch volunteering, such as supporting at groups, or helping in the office
- Tier 3 – full volunteer, running groups/sessions, supporting clients 1:1
How our volunteers help
Every year, we support thousands of people across the borough who turn to Age UK Doncaster for support. Whether they are looking for advice, help with complicated forms or a friendly chat when they are lonely, we are here to help. We could not do this alone. Our dedicated team of volunteers are the backbone of our organisation and without their help, we simply would not be able to deliver all the services that we do.
Benefits of volunteering
Volunteering doesn’t just benefit the older people we support, but the volunteers too! Benefits of volunteering with Age UK Doncaster include:
- Flexible roles – we understand that you might not be able to support at certain times, we will work around you and support you to find a role that best suits you.
- Full training and support throughout. All volunteers offered 1:1 catch up with volunteer coordinator every 12 weeks.
- Opportunity to attend fun volunteer socials to meet with other volunteers that support Age UK Doncaster.
- All expenses are reimbursed.
- Helps build confidence, develop, and maintain skills.
- Make new friends and work within a great team.
- Gain work experience to boost CV.
- Sense of achievement.
- Get involved in the community.
- Make a difference to the lives of others.
