Volunteer for us
We offer many ways for you to change someone's life for the better
Whatever your talents, you can use them to help us with our work improving the lives of older people. Your time is valued just as highly as the practical help we give - if not more so. Whether you're best at planning parties and social events, or you're a good listener who likes a friendly visit, or maybe you want to learn new skills - we have all kinds of volunteer roles avaliable to suit you, and we'll pay for your expenses.
Read the story of one of our volunteers
How you can help
Click on the links below to learn about the different volunteering roles we offer, and read volunteers' own stories of their experiences on the job.
Just a few hours a month makes all the difference
You will be supported by a local Independent Age representative and meet up with other volunteers in your area from time to time. For more information, email our Organising Volunteer Coordinator, Moira Cane, or phone her on 020 7605 4255, with the following details about yourself: name, address, telephone number, your level of mobility and the types of transport you have available to you. You can also telephone the Volunteering department on 020 7605 4255.
'There's plenty of laughter and the most important thing is to be there as a friend.'
—Mrs Karen Collins, volunteer in Basingstoke