Volunteering opportunities

Aim of the role

We are looking for confident and competent digital users, who can show a person/group how to use technology to help stay connected. E.g. online shopping, face-time family, join in with online activities etc.

Volunteer attributes

• Confident in using a computer, iPad/media pad, smartphone
• Good communication and listening skills
• A caring and friendly disposition
• Patience
• Honest and reliable
• Able to problem solve
• Supportive
• Empathetic
• Respect confidentiality at all times

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Aim of the role

We are looking for volunteers who will assist a person who may be feeling lonely or isolated to connect with others. Providing support to access local activities, building confidence and reducing social isolation. 

Volunteer attributes

• Good communication and listening skills
• A caring and friendly disposition
• Patience
• Honest and reliable
• Have good understanding of and empathy with people over 50
• Respect confidentiality at all times

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Aim of role

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to promote and raise awareness of Age UK Mid Mersey, by participating in fundraising events and activities.

Volunteer attributes

• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Friendliness, enthusiasm and reliability

If you are interested in fundraising for Age UK Mid Mersey, we would love to hear from you. If you have a fundraising idea, get in touch!

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Our Lived Experience Panels are facilitated by Age UK Mid Mersey and established as a conduit for the voices of those over 50 in the Halton, Knowsley, St Helens & Warrington communities.

Aim of role

To promote and raise awareness by empowering people over 50 and their carers to take part in our community events and consultations. 

Volunteer attributes

• Willingness to make a contribution to the life of the local community
• Specialist skills and life experiences which you are willing to share for the benefit of the community
• The desire to make a difference
  
  

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Aim of role

We are looking for volunteers to support in facilitating our groups. E.g. greeting on arrival, helping members settle in, preparing and serving refreshments, facilitating activities such as bingo and quizzes. All our groups are dementia friendly.

Volunteer attributes

• Good communication and listening skills

• A caring and friendly disposition

• Patience

• Honest and reliable

• Have good understanding of and empathy with people over 50

• Respect confidentiality at all times

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Aim of role

We are looking for volunteers to support our My Time MCST groups for 4 hours per week over a 12 week period or 1.5 hours a week for 12 weeks.

Volunteer attributes

• Good communication and listening skills

• Caring and friendly disposition

• Patience, honesty and reliability

• Empathetic and supportive of people caring for others
• A good understanding of the needs of people experiencing loss of memory and thinking skills
• Confidentiality at all times

Aim of role

Take basic client details when staff are busy and inform staff when a client arrives, undertake basic admin duties and meet and greet visitors at our offices and outreach venues.

Volunteer attributes

• Good communication and listening skills

• Honest and reliable

• Supportive/empathetic

•  Respect confidentiality at all times

• Patience

Please see related documents at the bottom of this page

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Want to make a difference to over 50s in your local community and help shape the future of Age UK Mid Mersey? 

We are looking for dedicated individuals who can commit their time, energy and skills to becoming Trustee Board members.

Click here to find out more.