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Volunteers' Week

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Thanking the special people who give their time for others

Volunteers’ Week 2026 is the perfect opportunity to give thanks to the volunteers across the Age UK network who generously offer their time and talent for the benefit of others.

It’s also a chance to invite new volunteers to get involved with our vital work, helping us to deliver our life-enhancing services to even more older people across the UK.

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Lend a hand for The Big Help Out

Taking place 5 - 8 June, The Big Help Out initiative pulls together volunteering opportunities from organisations across the country – including Age UK.

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Volunteering stories

Women on a mission

We speak to 3 Age UK volunteers about helping others and what they’ve gained from giving back.

A true friend on the line

How telephone friends Sarena and Sandra have helped each other through life's ups and downs.

Keep dancing

We visit a tea dance hosted by Age UK Somerset, made possible by the charity's hardworking volunteers.

Clothes, careers and community

We speak to Rachel, Assistant Manager at an Age UK charity shop, about the impact volunteering has had on her career.

Knitted together

How attendees at a knitting group in Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow & Brent are volunteering their skills for a good cause.

Championing change

Age UK’s Chief Executive, Paul Farmer, reflects on the success of our campaigning volunteers when fighting for older people.

Your kindness and friendship are helping older people feel connected, valued, and less alone — thank you to our volunteers for all that you do! 

Faye, Telephone Friendship Manager

We are endlessly grateful to our volunteers. Your dedication is the backbone of everything we achieve, and we couldn't do it without you.

Kimberley, National Manager for Connect and Support

Age UK volunteering by numbers (2025-26)

More volunteering by numbers

This Volunteers’ Week, get the full picture of the incredible volunteering efforts happening across the Age UK network with our colourful infographic.

Download our infographic (PDF, 79 KB)

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