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  1. How to adjust to living alone

    well as lunches and outings, such as going to concerts or the theatre. Have you ever thought of volunteering ? Helping others can concentrate your mind on other things and remind you that you have something

  2. A true friend on the line

    listens to my opinions and takes them on board. Inspired to change career When Sarena first started volunteering for the Telephone Friendship Service , she was working for a furniture start-up, but during the

  3. A recipe for camaraderie

    People work in teams and they learn tolerance, patience and time management.” Attendees and volunteers at the class offer encouragement to each other, both in and out of the kichen. “Everybody ... Barnet to host a cookery class.  Broadening horizons through food Cookery classes are led by a volunteer chef, who brings fresh excitement to the classes by inspiring members to try new foods. “They

  4. The Digital Champion Programme: boosting skills and confidence

    Champion Programme sessions between June 2024 and November 2025. Supported by our Digital Champion volunteers, participants can try out a range of different digital devices with the aim of learning more about ... Programme offers four key activities through local Age UK and Age Cymru partners: Digital Champion volunteers are trained and supported to provide support and guidance for using digital skills. Digital awareness

  5. Staying creative in later life

    experiences, hobbies and interests to bring to the table. We always try to match each older person with a volunteer they’ll have something in common with, but most people soon find that they end up talking ... the service can give volunteers the chance to experience something new, too. Speaking to an older person who you would never normally interact with in day-to-day life gives volunteers the opportunity to

  6. Helping older people to keep active

    people and 4,500 volunteers participated in activities throughout the programme. Learn more. Get Active, Feel Great Funded by the Morrisons Foundation, this project trained 115 volunteers to deliver a wide

  7. Fit for the future

    approach to support older people living with long-term health conditions. A trained staff member or volunteer met with each individual older person and agreed a personal, tailored plan to suit their health ... project Over 35% increased the amount of moderate to intense physical activity undertaken 70% of volunteers supporting the participants felt they had gained new skills and increased motivation and self esteem

  8. What makes you happy?

    happiness and for positivity." Helen Russell, author and journalist Dick Evans, Age UK Milton Keynes volunteer I love being able to help people. If I can make just one person smile or laugh during the day then

  9. How local Age UKs are helping with the vaccine effort

    Head of Services for Quality and Development, is reflecting on the great work their staff and volunteers have put in to help with the vaccine effort so far. “Our team have really gone out of their ... appointment is made, Age UK Mid Mersey arrange transport and for a dedicated member of staff or volunteer to attend with the older person, while following strict safety guidelines. “We’ll tell

  10. Join the Readers' Panel

    We'd love to hear your thoughts! What is the Readers' Panel? The Readers' Panel is a group of volunteers who kindly review our information guides. Their feedback helps us ensure that our guides are as

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