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Thanking the special people who give their time for others

Volunteers’ Week 2024 (3 – 9 June) is the perfect opportunity to give thanks to the more than 150,000 volunteers across the Age UK network who generously offer their time and talent for the benefit of others.

It’s also a chance to invite new volunteers to get involved with our vital work, helping us to deliver our life-enhancing services to even more older people across the UK.

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Volunteering stories

Breaking down barriers to volunteering

Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Age UK, discusses why volunteering must be open to everyone, and how giving time to help makes such a big difference.

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The best friends who have never met

We speak to Flora and her volunteer telephone befriender Wendy about their unique friendship.

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Chess: friendship across the board

Caitlin, a volunteer for our telephone friendship service, explains how chess lessons brought her and her friend Sydney closer together.

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Rewarding roles

We hear from Age UK volunteers Asha and Helen about why they want to give back, and what they love most about offering their support.

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"Everyone is thoughtful and caring."

Hear from volunteers at the Age UK Biggleswade charity shop about being part of a volunteering team.

Age UK volunteering by numbers (2023-24)

More volunteering by numbers

This Volunteers’ Week, get the full picture of the incredible volunteering efforts happening across the Age UK network with our colourful infographic.

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