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 Lincoln & South Lincolnshire
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Friendship Group Host
Where will I be volunteering?
Either in Boston, Bourne, or Holbeach.
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?
In our Activities Centre at Park Street, Lincoln and visiting clients in their home.
What will I be doing?
Supporting older people gain confidence and knowledge using the latest digital technology on a one to one basis in their home and / or in a group setting.
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Befriender
Where will I be volunteering?
You will either be homebased making telephone calls; or home visiting.
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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Stock Handler
Where will I be volunteering?
In our charity shop in Boston.
What will I be doing?
Processing donations in readiness for sale and working alongside our delivery staff.
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Charity Shop Assistant
Where will I be working?
In our charity shop in Boston
What will I be doing?
Helping with a variety of tasks in a busy shop. You will be part of a team and meet and greet lots of new people.
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Visual Merchandiser
Where will I be volunteering?
In our charity shop in Boston.
What will I be doing?
Dressing the models and getting creative with window displays. This role would suit someone with a creative flair, who would enjoy makiing eye catching displays.
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Walking Tennis Assistant
Where will I be volunteering?
At our Activity Centre in Park Street, Lincoln or at Lincoln Tennis Academy, Dunholme.
What will I be doing?
Supporting our Activities Coordinator and tennis coaches with walking and seated tennis across two locations.
Setting up equipment, making and serving refreshments and clearing up afterwards and promoting fun and friendship.
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Receptionist
Where will I be volunteering?
At our Activities Centre in Park Street, Lincoln.
What will I be doing?
Greeting and welcoming visitors to our Activities Centre.
Being the first point of contact for our clients with a welcoming smile, being friendly, approachable and helpful. Working as part of a team to assist with the smooth running of the centre by taking payment for activities and showing visitors where they need to be. Sorting and handling post, taking general enquiries and signposting them to the correct department.
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Blue Badge Administrator
Where will I be volunteering?
In the Information and Advice Office at Park Street, Lincoln and visiting clients in their homes.
What will I be doing?
Working alongside the Information and Advice Team completing Blue Badge applications using a tablet which will be provided, either in the office, over the phone or in clients homes. Supporting the older people of Lincolnshire.
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.