Volunteering
Volunteer with us to support local older people in need
Over 200 friendly volunteers give their time to support older people across Buckinghamshire. Reducing isolation and loneliness, providing support and enabling older people to stay independent. Take a look at our volunteering opportunities, we’d love to help you find one that’s right for you.
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Befriending Volunteer
Can you spare some time to visit or ring an older person who may be struggling with loneliness or isolation?
Breaking up their routine and providing some much needed company can make such a difference!
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BOOST Volunteer
Help local older people reconnect with their communities and discover activities they will love.
BOOST volunteers work with people enabling them to get out and do the things they want.
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Welfare Benefits Volunteer
Help older people claim the benefits they are eligible for.
Volunteers advise, assist with claims and fill in forms through our home visiting service. Extensive training will be provided.
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Hospital Discharge Support Service Volunteer
Help older people get home from hospital safely and settle back home after their hospital stay.
Volunteers are a friendly face to help people make that journey and get settled at home again.
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Community Discharge Support Service Volunteer
Could you be an extra pair of hands and listening ear for an older person when they come out of hospital?
Often when people need it the most, our volunteers call in for a few weeks to provide practical support and valuable encouragement.
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Support Volunteer
All of these services are supported by a great team of volunteers and staff helping to run this valuable work.
Support volunteers brilliantly help with office and computer admin, marketing, research, fundraising and lots more.
Find out more
To find out more about volunteering with Age UK Buckinghamshire, please click below and submit our Volunteer Enquiry Form and we will be in touch in the next 2-3 working days.
Volunteer Stories
Our volunteers' stories are inspiring! They provide an insight into their motivations and the types of activities they've been doing for Age Buckinghamshire.