Enabling Connections Volunteer
Enabling Connections Volunteers provide friendly, structured, face-to-face support to older people (50 years +) who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation.
Volunteers help older people build confidence, increase social connections, and develop the skills and resilience needed to engage more fully with their community.
Volunteers support older people to identify personal goals and work towards meaningful changes that improve wellbeing, social connectedness, and independence.
Support is typically provided for up to six months, with goals reviewed regularly to ensure they remain achievable and relevant.
This role forms part of Age UK Solihull's commitment to reducing loneliness and isolation and enabling older people to access sustainable community support and opportunities.
Support and benefits provided
Volunteers will receive:
- Full induction and training.
- Ongoing supervision and support from the Enabling Connections Coordinator.
- Opportunities to attend volunteer meetings and development sessions.
- Access to additional guidance and resources throughout the programme.
- Recognition and appreciation for their contribution
- All reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with Age UK Solihull's Volunteer Expenses Policy
Benefits of volunteering
By becoming an Enabling Connections Volunteer, you will:
- Make a meaningful difference to the lives of older people experiencing loneliness and isolation.
- Help older people achieve personal goals and build lasting social connections.
- Develop skills in communication, mentoring, goal-setting and community engagement.
- Gain valuable volunteer experience.
- Meet new people and become part of a supportive volunteer team.
- Contribute to a programme that helps older people remain active, connected and independent within their communities.