Volunteer

How to Apply

Fill our our application form and send it to enquiries@ageukwiganborough.org.uk

Be there when a lonely older person needs to talk. Be part of your community and provide vital activities for older residents.  Whatever you choose to do, and however much time you have to give, you'll be making an incredible difference for older people at a time in their lives when they need help the most.

Current Volunteer Roles

Enquiries Desk

We have a vacancy for help on our Enquiries Desk on Mondays between 9am and 2pm or 10am to 2pm.  Your main role will be answering the phone and dealing with initial queries from people ringing us. You will then provide information and support, referring people to other services when appropriate.  Full training will be given.

Music Cafes

We need volunteers to help support our Music Cafe at Leigh, which is for people with dementia.  The cafe meets on Monday afternoons from 2pm to 3.30pm in the Turnpike Gallery.  The role of the volunteer is to help set up the room, support people attending etc.  If you have musical ability, this helps but is not essential.

Jammers Group

We need volunteers to help support our Jammers Group in Wigan.  The group meets on Wednesdays from 1pmto 3pm and you would help set up the equipment, take money and serve refreshments.

Ping Pong Parkinsons

We are seeking volunteers to take the money and set up refreshments for our Ping Pong Parkinson group that meets on Wednesdays at Leigh Leisure Centre from 1pm to 3pm.  A second session will be starting in April on Fridays from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Platt Bridge Community Centre and help will also be needed with this session.

Can’t find a suitable vacancy? You can find details about other volunteer opportunities in Wigan Borough by going to the Wigan Council Volunteering Hub.  Click here for more information.