Volunteer
Volunteers are crucial to the work we do.
Without their generosity in donating their time and expertise, we would not be able to give the adults in later life of Norwich the opportunity to live healthy and active lives, and improve their quality of later life.
Why Volunteer? Volunteering is good for you. It makes you feel good. And if you feel good, you pass on your positive energy to those you are helping. Volunteering with us gives 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. Most of our roles are for those 18 and over and we have a wide range of volunteering roles which suit different people and different skills. All of our volunteer roles are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and we do ask for two references before you can start volunteering for us.
How much time do I need to give? No matter what your time commitment, interest or skills, we will have a role which would benefit from your support. Each role will say how much time is involved and we can be flexible and work around you and your committments.
How do I find out more? All our current roles are listed below.
If you would like to discuss volunteering with us, please get in touch via our Volunteering email, volunteering@ageuknorwich.org.uk. Otherwise, please fill in the application form to express which role you’re interested in and a member of our team will contact you to discuss and assist with any questions you may have.
Coffee Club Volunteer
We are seeking dedicated volunteers who are eager to make a positive impact in the community and to help at the monthly Coffee Club sessions.
This role involves creating a welcoming environment for clients and to encourage participation. This role may also require helping with ordering refreshments for clients who require assistance. Volunteering provides a great opportunity for anyone interested in working with people in the community to really make a difference and be part of a community alongside like-minded individuals.
If you're ready to make a positive impact and support clients out of isolation, we would love to hear from you.
Community Trip Volunteer
We are seeking dedicated volunteers who are eager to make a positive impact in the community and to offer support to clients and staff during trips.
This role involves creating a welcoming environment for clients and to encourage participation. This role may also require helping with ordering refreshments for clients who require assistance. Volunteering provides a great opportunity for anyone interested in working with people in the community to really make a difference and be part of a community alongside like-minded individuals.
If you're ready to make a positive impact and support clients out of isolation, we would love to hear from you.
Walking Football Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers to help us organise and run the weekly football games followed by a social afterwards, including tea/coffee. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in working with people directly in the community, and for those who would like to help other people improve their physical and mental health in a fun and supportive environment. An interest in football or sport in general would also be helpful, as well as an ability to motivate and encourage people. Knowledge and experience gained through this opportunity may be transferable for those looking to develop a career in community support, coaching and care.
Walking Football Association England - What is Walking Football?
Apply for all our volunteer roles
What else you can do to support us
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Take part in a fundraiser
Fundraising for Age UK Norwich is a great way to have fun and make new friends and help make a difference to the lives of older people in Norwich.
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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, including sponsoring an event, making us Charity of the Year, or donating equipment.