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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Care Home Visiting
Where will I be volunteering?
Sleaford or Wragby.
What will I be doing?
Chatting to people in a care home that don't receive many visitors. Helping them to engage in the activities.
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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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Activities Assistant
Where will I be volunteering?
At our Activity Centre in Lincoln
What will I be doing?
Supporting our Activities Coordinator with our day to day programme of activities.
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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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Walking Leader
Where will I be volunteering?
We are looking for volunteers in Spalding.
What will I be doing?
To lead a walking group that meet weekly in a local park and have a stroll in
to the enjoy fresh air, some light exercise and company. This role is suited to
people who enjoy outdoors and making new friends
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.