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 on how to apply.
To help us provide you with the opportunities in your local area, please enclose your postcode with your enquiry.
Volunteering Roles with Age UK Lincolnshire
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Community Befriending
Where will I be volunteering?
in Lincoln and surrounding villages
What will I be doing?
This is part of an exciting new befriending programme to support an older person for up to six months to support them towards their goals.You will be encouraging them to help make new connections in thier community
Activities such as;- Going for a walk
- Meet in a local community space, such as a library or a café
- Help them access local groups or services
- Encourage them to build positive and sustainable connections
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Physical Activity Mentor
Where will I be volunteering?
Either Lincoln or Skegness.
What will I be doing?
As a Volunteer Physical Activity Mentor, you will work one-to-one with two participants over a 12-week period, helping from being sedentary to supporting them to build strength, confidence, and healthier habits through personalised support and encouragement.
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Office Support Volunteer
Where will I be volunteering?
in Lincoln,
What will I be doing?
You’ll be answering phone calls in a friendly and professional way and responding to emails with clear, helpful information. You’ll also use our CRM system to record enquiries, update details, and keep our records accurate and up to date. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organised, behind-the-scenes work and likes helping people by making sure everything runs efficiently.
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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.
Also in Grantham the first Tuesday of every month at NGAS The Maltings, Grantham from 10am 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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Neighbourhood Connector
Where will I be volunteering?
This is a fexible role to do in your local area in your own time
What will I be doing?
As a Neighbourhood Connector, you’ll be helping to spread the word about our charity and the support we offer. You’ll put up posters and share information in local venues, help promote our services within neighbourhoods, and chat with community members about what we do. You’ll also keep us updated on what’s happening locally, such as new groups, events, or opportunities, so we can better connect people to what’s available. It’s a hands-on, out-and-about role that makes a real difference by helping our charity stay visible and connected within the community.
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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.
Join Us
If you would like more information, get in touch with our team today. To help us provide you with the opportunities in your local area, please enclose your postcode with your enquiry.