Volunteer
Volunteers are the backbone of our charity enabling us to deliver our great range of services and activities. Do you want to make a difference for the older people of Enfield? Then come along and volunteer with us!
Help us create an age friendly Enfield where everyone can love later life!
We have a range of volunteering opportunities available within our organisation, starting from as little as an hour a week - whether you would like to be based at our office or supporting our work out in the community (we also have some roles suitable for home working).
Volunteering is a great way to help make a difference to the lives of older people in Enfield while learning or developing skills and meeting new people as you support our work.
All of our roles require you to be 18 years of age or older.
All of our roles require a DBS (criminal record check).
We're currently looking for volunteers to help us in the following areas:
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Digital Champion
As a Digital Champion, you will help individuals over 50 to improve their digital skills and confidence. Through in-person support at the Dugdale Centre, you'll assist participants with troubleshooting technology, using different devices, and accessing digital services that help them stay connected, informed and independent.
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Activities Assistant
Age UK Enfield hosts various events and activities aimed at improving the lives of older adults in the area. We are seeking dedicated volunteers to assist us in ensuring the smooth running of these sessions - particularly during the set up, serving of refreshments and packing away.
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Day Care Centre Assistant
Our day care centre is a special place for older people, especially those affected with dementia, to come and take part in daily activity sessions. You will play a vital role in engaging our clients as they participate in arts, crafts, quizzes, exercise and movement.
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Day Centre Kitchen Assistant
Our day care centre has a fully functional kitchen where we can prepare "home-cooked" meals for our clients who attend. As a volunteer you would support the chef and kitchen team with food preparation and dish-washing.
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Telephone Survey Assistant
We are committed to understanding the needs and experiences of older adults in the community. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with conducting telephone surveys so we can gather valuable feedback that will shape our on-going strategy, programmes and activities for this audience.
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Flyer Distributor
As a volunteer distributing our leaflets, you will play a cruical role in raising awareness about our services and events within the Enfield community. You will be responsible for distributing promotional materials such as flyers, brochures, and event announcements to various locations in the Borough.
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Ucan Ambassador
As a UCAN Enfield Ambassador, you’ll play a key role in helping people find out about and engage with the UCAN project, which promotes healthy lifestyle changes through free exercise, nutrition and wellbeing sessions. You’ll help support sessions on the day and raise awareness in the community.
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Administrative Assistant
You will support the AUKE team with general administrative tasks that will help us run our services smoothly. You'll help with email communication, data entry and other simple office duties.
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Social Media and Communications
Help promote AUKE's work by creating engaging content for social media and supporting our on-going communications work. You'll help us reach more older people, volunteers and supporters through creative informative posts and storytelling.
Our Appreciation Of You
Whatever you do is much appreciated by the team here and by those who we help and support. We have a "THANK YOU" board - so please take a moment and click on the right button to read a little more.
Volunteering with Age UK Enfield is both enjoyable and rewarding. To learn a bit more, please have a look at the general information leaflet and the recent newsletters.
Volunteering Opportunities Booklet
Volunteering Newsletter February 2025
Volunteering Newsletter December 2024
Volunteering Newsletter October 2024
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 over the age of 18 can be a volunteer. We have a wide range of roles 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 else you can do to support us
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Take part in a fundraiser
Could you help us to raise vital funds by taking part in a fundraising event? We have regular events such as sponsored walks, but you could also do your own fundraiser like a cake sale.
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Get your colleagues involved
Could you talk to your colleagues or your employer about how you can support us? We have lots of ideas for how organisations can get involved, including sponsoring an event, making us Charity of the Year, or donating equipment.