Volunteer with us
Every day, our volunteers give their time and effort to make a difference for older people. The roles vary across the area, with different levels of experience and involvement required. Our volunteers support the friendship services, our Activity Centre, fundraising, and events.
If you are looking for a regular commitment supporting our older community, or you have some time to give, - we can help you find the perfect role with us. Whatever you choose to do, you will be making an incredible difference for older people at a time in their lives when they need help the most. Take a look at the roles available and get in touch for more information.
Volunteering roles with Age UK Lincolnshire
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Friendship Group Host
Where will I be volunteering?
Either in Louth, Skegness, Boston or Spalding.
What will I be doing?
We would love volunteers to join us at our fun, friendly and active friendship groups. Duties will include, tea and coffee making, greeting our group members, helping to plan and join in with lots of fun activities, collecting group fees to hand in to the Coordinator and having a good chat, while you get to know everyone!
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Digital Champion
Where will I be volunteering?
At our Activities Centre in Lincoln on Fridays from 11am to midday.
What will I be doing?
Supporting older people to gain confidence and knowledge using mobile phones and tablets in a group setting and to help people access the NHS App.
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Befriender
Where will I be volunteering?
You will either be homebased making telephone calls; or home visiting both for around an hour a week during office hours Monday to Friday.
What will I be doing?
The aim of our friendship service is to reduce the feeling of isolation and loneliness. You will be providing 1 to 1 Befriending to an allocated person in your local area. This may be face to face, by telephone or a bit of both. Giving an older person some companionship
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Facilities Support
Where will I be volunteering?
In our Activities Centre in Park Street, Lincoln.
What will I be doing?
You will be supporting the Facilities Manager in the preparation set up and break down of equipment and furniture for the various activities throughout the week.
When will I be required to support the team?
Various times across the week from 8.30am - 4pm Monday to Friday.
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Charity Shop Support
Where will I be volunteering?
Scunthorpe, Louth, Spilsby or Tattershall.
What will I be doing?
We have a variety or roles on offer;
General Assistant. - Preparing and sorting donations, setting up displays, serving customers, using a till and promoting our services.
Stock Handler. - For those who would like to support our charity shops behind the scenes, processing donations and preparing stock for sale. It's a good way to join the retail team who are not yet confident in serving customers..
Specialist Assistant. -Processing donations setting up items in their best light and managing stock on the shop floor to maintain interest and sales.
Please contact us for more information and check with us which roles are vacant at your local shop.
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Quiz master
Quiz Master
Where will I be volunteering?
At Stack, Lincoln
What will I be doing?.
We are looking for someone who can write a great quiz and deliver it with energy, turning one evening a month into a lively event people look forward to. If you enjoy crafting clever questions, sparking friendly competition and getting a room buzzing this is a brilliant chance to shine while giving something back. It's relaxed, social and genuniely rewarding, the perfect role for anyone who loves bringing people together.
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Get in Touch
If you would like more information about volunteering, drop us an email with the roles you are interested in. If you have an idea about volunteering, get in touch with our team today.