Volunteering opportunities

Our telephone befriending service offers support and companionship to people aged 60+ who are socially isolated and in need of friendship.  

Aim of role

To telephone someone aged 60+ once a week for half an hour, providing a listening ear, company and companionship.

Volunteer attributes

• Good communication and listening skills
• A caring and friendly disposition
• A good sense of humour
• Honesty and reliability
• A good understanding of and empathy with people aged 60+

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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 visit or telephone a person once per week, for up to four weeks. Providing support/and or help to access local activities, to build confidence and reduce 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

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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Halton and St Helens expert panels are facilitated by Age UK Mid Mersey and established as a conduit for the voices of Halton and St Helens community of over 50s.

Aim of role

To promote improved quality of life by empowering people 50+ and their carers to undertake campaigns in order to influence decision-makers.

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. 

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

A DBS check is required for this role.

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Aim of role

To promote an improved quality of life by empowering people over 50 and their carers to take part in our community events and consultations. And/or to support campaigns in order to influence decision-makers.

Volunteer attributes

• The 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

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.

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Aim of role

Greet visitors at our Runcorn Office. Take client details when staff are unavailable, and inform staff when a client arrives. Admin duties such as completing client satisfaction surveys.

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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