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Why do we value old objects over older people? Age UK is here to change how we age.
Here's how, with your support, Age UK is supporting older people through the cost of living crisis.
A range of products to help you make the most of later life are available through Age UK Trading, with profits given to the charity.
compassionate people offering friendship and support. At the heart of all these services are volunteers . These volunteers give their time, of course, but they also provide a listening ear, empathy, a comforting ... comforting word, as well as a joke and some good cheer. We couldn't do without our befriending volunteers , but we desperately need more and next year we'll be launching a major new campaign to recruit more.
A volunteering manager discusses working with older veterans as part of our Joining Forces project.
Giving thanks to the volunteers that helped the Age UK network through a very challenging 18 months.
examines why giving time to good causes is so rewarding, and shares why he treasures Age UK's many volunteers.
Food2You delivers groceries to older people in Lewisham and Southwark. Caroline Hughes explains how volunteers help.
We have over 262 Age UK shops in the UK managed by both staff and volunteers, as well as a growing online presence on Age UKs very own eBay page. All sales of preloved items generate vital funds to support ... support older people who need help the most. Sign up now Age UK is unable to accept volunteers who live outside the UK and is unable to sponsor visa applications. Thank you for your interest in supporting
Giving thanks to the volunteers who give their time to support older people in a variety of ways.
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Caitlin, a volunteer for our telephone friendship service, explains how chess lessons brought her and her friend Sydney closer together.
Sajeda, who works as a volunteer with Age UK Barnet, discusses her experiences of Ramadan, past and present.