Volunteer with us
Could you volunteer for Age UK Lancashire?
Be at the heart of helping older people in Lancashire!
Find out about our wide variety of volunteering roles and opportunities below.
Volunteers are crucial to the work we do.
Without their generosity in donating their time, we would not be able to give the older people of Lancashire the opportunity to live healthy and active lives, and improve their quality of later life.
Take a look at our Volunteering Opportunities below.
Shop Volunteering
Age UK Lancashire have 9 shops and we rely on the genorosity of our volunteers to support them running on a day-to-day basis.
Find out more here.
Dementia Support Group Helper
Support our Cognitive Stiumlation therapy sessions attended by people living with dementia. Volunteers are vital to ensure all participants can be best included and supported
Find out more here.
Group Activities Helper - Galgate
Volunteer at our Day Club in Galgate. Previous experience of working with older adults, an understanding of dementia and additional health needs, or generally working with groups, would be useful.
Group Activities Helper - Ormskirk
Volunteer at our Day Club in Ormskirk. Previous experience of working with older adults, an understanding of dementia and additional health needs, or generally working with groups, would be useful.
Retirement Planning Workshops Facilitator Volunteer
Are you semi retired/retired and keen to share your experience of making the transition from work to retirement? Do you enjoy talking to people and facilitating groups and meetings?
Find out more here
Why Volunteer?
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, learn new skills, and support the work we do in the community. Volunteering with us will give you the chance to:
- Learn new skills and enhance your CV
- Share your knowledge
- Stay active and involved
- Socialise and make new friends
- Meet people and learn from their life experience
- Above all, make a difference to people’s lives and your community
Who Can Volunteer?
Almost anyone can be a volunteer. We have a wide range of roles which suit different people and different skills.
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.