Volunteer for us
Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow, Brent relies on volunteers to deliver vital services and to our local communities
Would you like to join our fantastic team of volunteers?
For more information, please contact 020 8756 3040 or e-mail volunteering@ageukhhb.org.uk
Some of our volunteer roles
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Good Neighbour Volunteer
This involves helping older people with adhoc practical help in the home.
Flexible commitment. Volunteers must be 18 years old.
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Information and Advice Volunteer
Supporting our Information and Advice service in differing ways, from answering the telephone to assisting older people to apply for benefits.
Regular commitment required. Monday to Friday daytimes. Over 18's only. DBS required.
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Volunteering in our social groups
Supporting our social and activity clubs to provide a friendly, supportive environment to people over the age of 65
Regular weekly commitment required. Monday to Friday daytimes. Over 18's only.
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Community Support Volunteer
Community Support will provide short-term support to service users aged 60+ who have recently been discharged from hospital, in their own homes or on the telephone.
We would appreciate any time commitment. However, a regular commitment of at least 1-2 hours per week for a minimum of 12 months would be ideal. DBS required.
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Digital Volunteer
Are you a digital whizz with a knack for website updates and social media savvy? We're on the hunt for a dynamic Digital Volunteer to join our team!
You’ll be at the heart of our efforts to raise awareness about our work for older people and supporting the marketing of our free and paid for services.
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Trustee
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Board of Trustees.
If you or someone you know is interested in making a meaningful impact, this could be a great opportunity!
Our Volunteers are precious to us
Watch our staff talk about how much we value our volunteers.
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!
Q&A
Who can volunteer
We offer a wide range of roles for anyone over 18 with various skills. If you and your company are looking to participate in a volunteering scheme, we provide employee volunteering opportunities.
Some roles will need DBS checking, so you will have to be prepared for us to do this on your behalf.
DBS stands for Disclosure and Barring Service, which is a government agency that conducts criminal record checks. A DBS check is a process to find out whether someone has a criminal record, and it is required by some local authorities and organisations when someone will be working in their homes or with vulnerable people.
How much time do I need to give?
It depends on the volunteer role you are interested in. We are currently looking for people who can dedicate a few hours during the day Monday to Friday. However we do have volunteers who work in our Age UK shops on a Saturday.
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 something like shaking a collection tin.
Or perhaps you could organise a one-off fundraiser of your own, something you’d really enjoy doing.
What will I get out of it?
- Learn new skills
- Experience to add to your CV
- Increased confidence
- Relevant training courses provided
- Regular supervision and support
- Meet new people
- Supporting older clients
- Making a difference within your community
- Being part of a vibrant volunteering team
- Travel and other expenses reimbursed
"I started in Information and Advice at the old Uxbridge Office and quickly got involved with Welfare Benefits which I found so rewarding, helping people get the money they needed to maintain a decent life in older age."
A good thing about volunteering is that you can get involved in other areas, you also meet other volunteers who may become good friends."
Rita - Hillingdon
"I’ve found so much joy in volunteering with Age UK HHB. It’s a truly rewarding experience."
John - Volunteer