Student Volunteering Week 2022
Published on 08 February 2022 09:53 AM
Could you help by giving back your free time to change an older person’s life?
This Student Volunteering Week, we are calling for students across Worcestershire to come and get involved with our charity and help us provide our crucial support services and activities to the older people of Worcester & Malvern Hills.
Age UK Worcester & Malvern Hills relies on the support of its volunteers from across Worcestershire. Without the selfless acts of these general public volunteers, we would not be able to operate in the way we do today. Our volunteers not only help provide crucial funding for the charity, but also work directly with a lot of our clients to provide lifelines through our services and social activities.
Volunteering does not have to be a chore. It can be an avenue for people to explore their interests, extend their skillset, give back to their local community and achieve a sense of purpose. It is also a great way for students and other young people to get experience of the workplace and grow their confidence.
What are the benefits of volunteering with us? We will happily reimburse you for reasonable travel costs that you may incur for carrying out the role, we will provide ongoing support and training where relevant, and you will become a part of our wider volunteer network where you will be invited to group events. We offer a great range of voluntary roles and with an ever-growing client base, we are always on the lookout for volunteers.
Clare Thomas, CEO of Age UK Worcester & Malvern Hills, says,
“Our volunteers are hugely important in the day-to-day operation of the charity. Without them, we simply would not be able to run many of the services and activities that we do today. We have had several student volunteers that have selflessly given their time to support our clients and they have all profited from the experience. Volunteering does not have to be a major commitment, even just a couple of hours a week is enough to make a difference.”
You can easily apply to become a volunteer of ours in-store, by phone or online. We require a short application form to be completed, along with two references, in order to be accepted.
A closer look at our volunteering roles...
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Dementia Services Volunteer
Living with dementia brings many challenges, including feelings of loneliness and isolation. Our Dementia Meeting Centres welcome people living with dementia to enjoy activities and meet others alike.Could you help us run our daily Dementia Meeting Centres or help provide friendship/support to an older person through our Dementia Community Support? -
Community Befriending Volunteer
Befriending provides much needed companionship for isolated older people. It is important that we provide encouragement for clients participate in local activities and help them develop new relationships.
Could you help by regularly visiting a lonely older person at home and/or calling them in-between visits, for at least an hour a fortnight?
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Retail Assistant Volunteer
As an independent charity, over 80% of our income is made in the charity shops that we operate throughout Worcester & Malvern. Meet new people, help us raise funds and have fun whilst volunteering in any of our 8 charity shops.Could you help us process our stock, assist with serving customers and operate the till? -
Foot Care Assistant Volunteer
Waiting lists for foot care are very lengthy in the Worcester & Malvern Hills areas. We aim to make it easier for our clients to receive the foot care they need with reduced waiting times.
Could you help welcome and provide assistance with minor foot care to our clinic attending clients?
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Social Activities Assistant Volunteer
Older people are often excluded from participating in social activities and community life. Our social activities and events provide companionship opportunities and a sense of community life.Could you help us run various activities and help create a warm, fun and friendly environment within one of our social clubs, activities or events. -
Computer Tutor Volunteer
In an ever growing technical world, many older people are finding hard to stay in the know and lack digital understanding. Our computer tutors help older people extend their digital skillset, as well as introduce complete beginners.
Could you help by tutoring in a group and 1-1 based environment, delivering computer skills to clients?
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Information & Advice Assistant
Providing clients with free Information & Advice, as well as free benefit checks and form filling, is a crucial part of what we do.
Could you help provide basic Information & Advice to clients by phone and/or in person, help clients fill out initial benefit check forms and identify their needs and refer them to necessary services? -
Contact us
We are here to help you. Visit our contact us page to find all the ways you can get in touch with Age UK Worcester, Malvern Hills & Hereford Localities.