Volunteer
Our volunteers are integral to how we deliver services in Camden.
We have a fantastic team who help us offer a variety of support in the local community.
Would you like to join them? If so, read more about the different opportunities below.
Thinking about volunteering?
To find out more about a specific role, or receive an application pack, please email: volunteering@ageukcamden.org.uk
Please note that volunteers must be aged 18 or over and residing in the UK.
Current volunteer roles:
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Dementia Befriending Volunteer
Could you offer befriending and companionship to a socially isolated older person living with dementia or memory loss?
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Dementia Wellbeing Volunteer
Would you like to support someone living with dementia in their home and in the community?
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Digital Volunteer
Could you help older people in Camden learning new digital skills through our gadget sessions?
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Good Neighbour Befriender
Could you support an older people who has been identified as isolated, living in the community by visiting them in their home?
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Charity Boutique Volunteer
Would you be able to help out in our busy boutique, which raises vital funds for the organisation?
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Trustee
Could you help with the strategic direction and decision making of Age UK Camden?
"If you are thinking about volunteering, I would say go for it. You have nothing to lose and can make a real difference to someone's day."
Dementia Befriending Volunteer
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Day Centre Help
In this role you will you’ll spend time with the older people who attend the hub helping them to get the most out of their day and supporting them to engage with the activities they choose.
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Volunteer Artist, Musician or Performer
Could you visit an older person living with dementia and give them an opportunity to be part of creative activities?
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Telefriends Volunteer
Could you offer a friendly listening ear once a week over the phone to help an older person in Camden?
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Why volunteer?
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, learn new skills and support the work we do in the community. We offer a range of services to support older people to live independent, enjoyable and fulfilling lives - and the skills, time and energy of our volunteers is vital in helping us do this!
Who can volunteer?
We have a wide range of roles to anyone over 18 who have a range different skills. If you and your company are looking to volunteer as part of their volunteering scheme we also have employee volunteering opportunities.
How much time do I need to give?
It depends on the volunteer role you are interested in. Some people give an hour a week, other people do more. We are currently looking for people who can dedicate a few hours during the day, Monday to Friday. Please note that we have limited options for weekend volunteering and currently no options for evening volunteering.
If you can’t commit to volunteering on a regular basis, maybe you could support us occasionally by helping out at one of our fundraisers or events? This could include anything from selling raffle tickets to shaking a collection tin.
Or perhaps you could organise a one-off fundraiser of your own, something you’d really enjoy doing. Find out more about fundraising for us or email our community team at marketing@ageukcamden.org.uk
Read more about our Volunteers and their roles
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Kim - Dementia Befriender
The most enjoyable part is having a good laugh together and brightening up each other’s days. We do nice activities together such as singing, going out for coffee, and we have even done an exercise class together!
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Issy - Charity Boutique Volunteer
I love coming in every week and noticing the new things that have appeared on the shop floor (So, a weekly favourite moment.) I really respect how everything gets used some way or another.
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Costas - Dementia Befriender
Volunteering will enhance your life and make you feel human again. There’s nothing better for a person than to be able to give happiness to somebody and get some happiness back. It’s a shared thing.
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Access our volunteer resources
Helpful documents for volunteers, including guidelines, policies and online training resources.
What else you can do to support us
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Take part in a fundraiser
Could you help us to raise vital funds by taking part in a sponsored event or hosting a cake sale?
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Get your colleagues involved
Could you talk to your colleagues or your employer about how you can support us? We have lots of ideas for how organisations can get involved.
