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Volunteer for us

Age UK Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly relies on volunteers to help us offer vital services in the local community.

 

To find out more, please call our Helpline on 01872 266383

 

 

 

New Volunteering opportunities

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    IT Volunteer

    We are searching for a skilled, caring, compassionate and skilled volunteers to support a new IT group at Falmouth Community Hub).

    Our IT groups help people who are struggling to make the most out of technology. Our aim is to break down barriers, find a range of different tools that help individuals access information, and teach the basics of IT. 

    Find out more and apply on the link below.

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  • Age UK Cornwall Trustee

    We are seeking Trustees to join Age UK Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

    We are looking to attract applications from people who represent the communities and individuals we support. We are keen to add to the skill sets of our current Executive Board, helping maintain strong governance and oversight.

    In particular, we are searching for caring, passionate, creative people with experience in IT, Commercial Development, HR, Mental Health Support, Performance Management, and Transport.

    Find out more and apply on the link below.

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Our Latest Roles

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    Volunteer Minibus and EV Drivers

    Transport is an essential requirement for most people. For those who are vulnerable and often living in a rural community, it becomes a major factor in their ability to live independently. You can help by joining our team of wonderful Volunteers.

    Find out more 

  • Volunteer Drivers

    Help us support people who have non-emergency healthcare appointments & difficulty accessing other forms of public transport. You can help us fight social isolation and enable people to remain independent for longer. If you would like to find out more about this Volunteer role, click below.

    Find out more 

Hospital to Home Volunteer Roles

Support Volunteers

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    Admin Volunteers

    We are searching for Admin Volunteers to support our HR, Transport, and Active Living Support services. We have a wide range of roles and can be flexible to suit your needs.

    If you can spare an hour or two per week and would like to really make a difference in Cornwall, please apply here.

    Apply here 

  • Community Hub Volunteers

    We are searching for Community hub volunteers to assist with activities within Govenek, St Austell, and Falmouth hubs. If you want to make a huge difference to people in your area, register your interest below.

     

    Apply here 

More new roles

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    Step in to Wellness Volunteers

    We are seeking Wellness Volunteers, across Cornwall, to join our highly successful Step into Wellness programme - which aims to improve a person's mental, emotional and physical health.

     

    Find out more and apply here.

    Apply here 

  • Meals on Wheels Volunteers

    We are searching for Volunteers to support our meals on wheels service in Falmouth and Newquay Community Hubs.

    Find out more and apply here

    Apply today 

More roles

Why volunteer?

How can volunteering benefit you?

We have a number of areas which are reliant on the expertise and skills of volunteers, If you have time to give, no matter how much, then we would love to hear from you! Volunteering isn't just vital for the charity, it can really benefit you as well.

1. Become part of the Cornish community
Be part of a community. Volunteering can help you feel part of something outside your friends and family.
2. Gain confidence and build new skills.
Volunteering can help you gain confidence by giving you the chance to try something new and build a real sense of achievement. Volunteering can also help you gain new skills, gain experience and sometimes even qualifications for you or that potential new job.
3. Make a difference.
Volunteering can have a real and valuable positive affect on people, communities and society in general.
4. Make new friends.
Volunteering can help you meet different kinds of people and make new friends.
5. Take on a challenge.
Through volunteering, you can challenge yourself to try something different, achieve personal goals, practice using your skills and discover hidden talents.
6. Have fun!
Most volunteers have a great time, regardless of why they do it.

Thanking our Volunteers!

To ensure the safety of the people who use our services, all of our volunteers are DBS checked. We will always provide appropriate training and support and pay any expenses that are incurred.

We thank all our past and present volunteers for all that they have contributed, not only by helping the charity but more importantly their community.

 

 

What else you can do to support us

  • Take part in a fundraiser

    Could you help us to raise vital funds by taking part in a fundraising event? We have regular events such as Day Centre Fetes, but you could also do your own fundraiser like a cake sale or Skydive.

  • 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, including sponsoring an event, making us Charity of the Year, or donating equipment.