Volunteer with us
There are many ways to get involved and make a difference to older people in Gloucestershire, volunteering can make such an impact on both your local community and yourself.
Volunteering can take many different forms, find what's right for you below!
We have a real mix of opportunities for people who would like to volunteer to support older people in Gloucestershire. Whether you can make a regular commitment or only have a little time to give, we have something to suit you! Everyone has life experiences, skills, talents and abilities that can make a huge difference in helping people enjoy later life.
We also understand that everyone has their own personal reasons for taking on a volunteering role, and we're keen to hear why you would like to join us. You may have more time on your hands post retirement and would like some structure to your days. Perhaps you have specific skills you'd like to use or develop. Maybe you want to learn new things and bolster your CV. You might like to meet new people in a supportive environment. Or perhaps you want to give back to your local community? Whatever your reasons for wanting to volunteer, we can work with you to find the right role for you.
If you are looking for corporate volunteering opportunities, please visit Get Fundraising for ideas on how you and your colleagues can support us.
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Community Digital Inclusion Support Volunteer
Would you like to support an older person to access all the benefits of an increasingly digital world whilst remaining safe and confident? You don’t need a huge amount of IT skills, it’s more important that you have the patience and understanding to help someone along their way to learning new skills. If you think you could help we’d love to hear from you.
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Hospital Ambassador
Come and be an ambassador for our services. If you enjoy meeting people and can make a regular commitment, we have the ideal role for you volunteering at our Atrium hub at Gloucester Royal Hospital. We’ll provide all the training you need, so you can be the friendly public face of Age UK Gloucestershire! If you’d like more details please get in touch.
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Patch-based Volunteers
Are you closely connected to your community? We’re seeking patch-based volunteers to help deliver our publications to help spread the word about the incredible support we can offer older people throughout the county. If you can spare a few hours 3 times a year delivering in your area, we'd love to hear from you!
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Building Connections Volunteers
Do you enjoy meeting new people? Would you like to make a huge difference to the life of an older person? Making social connections can be life changing and you could be at the heart of providing this service as a Building Connections volunteer.
Read our FAQ’s about Volunteering...
Why should I Volunteer?
Volunteering is great! It makes a real difference to your community and also to your own life. There are our top reasons for Volunteering:
- Helping other people is the best way to feel positive about life.
- Learn a new skill.
- Meet new people and make new friends.
- Share your skills and talents.
- Gain experience/boost your CV.
- Surprise yourself!
- Improve your mental (and physical) health.
- Push yourself outside your comfort zone.
- Give back to your local community.
- Be a part of our fantastic community, and support a cause you care about.
Can I Volunteer?
Yes! Everyone has something to offer – you just need to be over the age of 18.
How much time do I need?
It depends on what you’d like to do, and how much time you have. Some people give a couple of hours occasionally, some give several hours every week. Some of our roles require a regular time commitment and some are flexible and ad hoc. We can match your skills and availability with the opportunities we have available. Talk to us about what would work for you.
How do I get started?
Take a look at the roles listed on our website for examples of the roles we currently have available. Even if you don’t see something matching your skills, please call 01452 422 660 or email volunteering@ageukgloucestershire.org.uk to discuss how you can get involved!
Join our Volunteer Community
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