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Volunteer Vacancies, Can you help?
Volunteer Opportunity – Befriending Club Host - Milton Court Care home, Kents Hill
Make a difference over a cup of coffee.
We’re looking for a friendly and enthusiastic volunteer to host a fun and welcoming two-hour weekly session for members of our community.
This role is all about creating a warm, inclusive space where people can enjoy good company, conversation, light activities, and a bit of fun!
To apply or find out more, please contact volunteering@ageukmiltonkeynes.org.uk
01908 550700
Could you accompany an older person on a short walk?
We need caring, patient people who would enjoy meeting up on a regular basis for some gentle outdoor exercise and a friendly chat.
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Retail Support in our Stores
We are looking for voluntary support within our retail stores (Bletchley, Newport Pagnell, Olney, Stony Stratford, Wolverton, Kiln Farm, Woburn Sands). If you are able to spare a few hours, please get in touch!
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Befriending club Host
☕ What You’ll Do:
- Welcome attendees and help everyone feel included
- Facilitate relaxed conversation and companionship
- Organise simple activities (e.g. word games, crafts, discussion topics)
- Run a light-hearted quiz
- Help create a friendly, positive atmosphere
😊 We’re Looking For Someone Who:
- Is warm, approachable, and a good listener
- Enjoys chatting and engaging with others
- Can confidently lead small group activities
- Is reliable and punctual
- Has a sense of humour and a positive attitude
⏰ Time Commitment:
2 hours per session, weekly (days and times to suit the right candidate)
If you’re interested, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply or find out more, please contact
volunteering@ageukmiltonkeynes.org.uk
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Volunteer Befriender
We are seeking volunteer befrienders who can commit to visiting an elderly client on a regular basis. The purpose of the visit would be for company and conversation. Our aim is to help reduce the loneliness and isolation that can affect people in later life. We also offer a walking befriending service to our clients. This could involve accompanying our client for a short walk at a comfortable pace for them. This is an extremely flexible volunteering opportunity, with visits to suit your schedule.
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Lunch Club Assistant
Our Long Lunch club is a 4-hour session on Wednesdays. Our clients come to socialise and take part in a variety of activities. We are seeking volunteers to help in the running of these clubs. Volunteers would need to be comfortable chatting with the clients, serving refreshments/hot meal and assisting with activities. Volunteers will receive a hot meal at lunchtime.
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Administrator
Help support us with various administrative projects. Knowledge of Windows/Office 365 would be an advantage. Some database work will be involved. Hours and days to suit.
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Receptionist
We are looking for reception cover at our Peartree Bridge office. Duties will include greeting visitors to the building, signing in, signposting and some light administration work. The building is open Monday to Thursday 9am - 4pm. Morning and afternoon shifts available to suit.
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Meal delivery drivers
If you have an hour or so to spend over a weekday lunchtime period, we are looking for volunteers to deliver chilled meals out into the MK community. Flexible timings and mileage will be reimbursed. Please contact volunteering
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Furniture movers
📢 Calling All Strong Volunteers! 💪
Help Our Older Clients Move Furniture
Are you strong, reliable, and willing to lend a helping hand?
We're looking for volunteers to assist our hospital aftercare service, supporting clients with moving furniture on an ad-hoc basis, .
Flexible Schedule – Help when you're available
📲 01908 550700
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eBay book sales volunteer
We are looking for a volunteer for our Wolverton Book shop who can use eBay as a tool for uploading and selling books on the platform. A good working knowledge of eBay would be needed in order to carry out this role, as well as an interest in books/reading.
To apply or find out more, please contact
volunteering@ageukmiltonkeynes.org.uk
01908 550700
Our volunteers keep the charity going
There are many ways your time and effort can help a local charity so please get in touch. Ordinarily we rely on around 350 volunteers who put their spare time to good use. They enable us to provide services and support to thousands of people living in Milton Keynes every year. And we hope you will get something out of volunteering too.
Fill in our online application form
Application form to download and print out
If you would like a hard copy sending out to you, please call us on 01908 550700 and we will post a form out for completion.
Meet new people, learn new skills
Being a volunteer gives you a regular activity to look forward to each week and you will meet new people and gain useful experience that looks good on your CV. Being a volunteer can help you get a bit of confidence and life-experience by doing something new. And you get the satisfaction of knowing that you are doing something useful.
Give something back
Whatever your age, talents or interests we are sure to find something that you’d enjoy doing and which would help us. Maybe you feel it is time to give something back to the community where you grew up; maybe you need work experience because you are hoping to go back to work.
Students and young people
If you are a young person not in education, employment or training (neet) becoming a volunteer can help you in many ways. You can use your skills, experience and energy to brighten the lives of older people.
We welcome young people still at school and can arrange work-placements or voluntary work that can count towards a Duke of Edinburgh award. Most people volunteer for a minimum of a morning or an afternoon a week, but get in touch and we'll try to arrange hours that suit you.
Please note that the minimum age you can volunteer with us is 16.
Why does Teresa volunteer for us?
"It's an opportunity to help others who need support. I find it stops you thinking about your own problems and uplifts your own mood when you see what you are doing really makes a difference. It’s a chance to become part of the community, give something back and meet new people. Also you can surprise yourself with learning new skills which you didn’t think was possible. Can be challenging at times but I would definitely recommend."