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Volunteering

  • Location: Age UK Lambeth
  • Price: Free
Call 0207 346 6800 for more info

Please note, this service is not available outside Age UK Lambeth - Head Office's catchment area.

Email: volunteer@ageuklambeth.org
Telephone: 0207 346 6800
Website: https://f.momentumtools.io/?form=v4_yuwtglyutgtl

Are you looking for a meaningful way to gain skills, make friends and engage with your local community? We are looking for volunteers to get involved with our projects while having fun and reducing the social isolation experienced by many in the borough of Lambeth.

Joining our volunteering team helps our services reach a much wider range of people than they would otherwise and we are incredibly grateful for the dedication and support of our team of volunteers.

Please note that as an organisation we help anyone aged over 18 that needs our support, this is due to the terms set out by our funding. It may seem strange as an organisation that is known for helping older people but loneliness can affect anyone no matter their age. Most of our clients are 60+ however on occasion we do have younger referrals come through so please bear this in mind when we match you.

Your availability - please try and be as flexible as possible when it comes to your availability to volunteer. It's worth noting as well that if you chose in person befriending we may match you with a phone friend first as we always try and encourage our clients to eventually meet in person and we find that a few phone calls can help break the ice.

Face-to-Face Befriender

As a face-to-face befriender, you’ll visit somebody who may be lonely or isolated once a week or fortnight. You can have a chat over a cuppa or go out for a coffee or a walk, it’s up to you. These meet-ups provide engagement and enjoyment to people who are experiencing loneliness and isolation and are a great way to develop new friendships in your local area.

- Minimum time commitment: 1 hour a week/fortnight
- Minimum length of commitment: 3-6 months

To become a Face-to-Face Befriending Volunteer, please use the application form below:

https://f.momentumtools.io/?form=v4_yuwtglyutgtl

Walking Volunteer

As a Walking Volunteer with Age UK Lambeth, you will lead short, accessible, community-based health walks for people wishing to improve their health through weekly group walks. The walks are in groups of no more than 12 people. They are designed to provide social engagement along with weekly physical activity.

The programme is in memory of Age UK Lambeth’s former Chair, Diana Kahn, and used to encourage their members to hit the streets and make the most of our local parks!

- Minimum time commitment: 1 hour a week
- Minimum length of commitment: 3 months

All volunteers will receive specialised walking lead and volunteer training to help you prepare for the role.

To become a Walking Volunteer please use the application form below:

https://f.momentumtools.io/?form=v4_yuwtglyutgtl

Phone Line Support Volunteer

As a Phone Line Support Volunteer you will be supporting our phone line team in helping respond to Lambeth resident queries.

Our line is open to anyone with questions or concerns about accessing support and services. Callers are offered the opportunity to discuss their issues and will be provided with advice, information and guidance, and potentially signposted to a range of services to help them get support.

You will receive support and training from our volunteer team and brilliant Phone Line managers.

Types of advice can include:
Providing information and support around housing or finances, including help with claiming benefits
Introducing clients to a new activity or local club
Linking clients with services and organisations in your local area
Helping clients to be more active

- Minimum time commitment: Half a day a week
- Minimum length of commitment: 6 months

To join us to become a Phone Line Volunteer, please use the application form below:

Front Desk Volunteer

As a Front Desk Volunteer you will help our front of house to run smoothly, and be a welcoming face as the first person clients see when they visit our Lambeth office. You will also undertake various paper-based and computer admin tasks, including the below:
Greeting clients and checking them in for appointments or drop-in
Helping clients to complete service registration forms
Giving simple signposting information to clients with certain issues
Processing paperwork
Creating or updating clients files on our case management system
Managing busy periods in reception where there may be several people waiting and multiple tasks to complete
- Minimum time commitment: Half a day a week
- Minimum length of commitment: 4 months

To apply to join us as a Front Desk Volunteer, please use the application form below:

https://f.momentumtools.io/?form=v4_yuwtglyutgtl

Event Host - Magnolia Club

Age UK Lambeth’s Magnolia Club is for people living with dementia and their carers. It provides a soothing and creative environment via social interaction and arts and crafts activities.

We are recruiting volunteers to join us in supporting these sessions. Are you kind, patient, and have an understanding of older people with dementia? Maybe you have an interest in arts and crafts (i.e. card-making, drawing, painting, knitting, crocheting)? We’d love to hear from you.

- Minimum time commitment: 2 hours a week or fortnight
- Minimum length of commitment: Flexible

To become an Event Host, please use the application form below:

https://f.momentumtools.io/?form=v4_yuwtglyutgtl

Community Fundraiser

Age UK Lambeth regularly collects donations at events and TfL stations.
Fundraising provides Age UK Lambeth with the opportunity to raise awareness of our cause and commitment to helping Lambeth residents make the most of later life.
This role is a great way to give back to the local community, requiring just a small amount of your time. Yet the monetary impact on our services is huge! With flexible commitments and a variety of locations to choose from, this is a great role for anyone looking to help out sporadically on days that work for you.

- Minimum time commitment: 2 hours a month
- Minimum length of commitment: Flexible

To get started as a Community Fundraiser, please use the application form below:

https://f.momentumtools.io/?form=v4_yuwtglyutgtl