Volunteer
Can you support our work with older people in Sutton?
We have a range of volunteering opportunities available within our organisation, starting from as little as an hour a week - whether you would like to be based at our office or supporting our work out in the community (we also have some roles suitable for home working).
Volunteering is a great way to help make a difference to the lives of older people in Sutton while learning or developing skills and meeting new people as you support our work.
Some of our roles are suitable for those aged 16+, please enquire for more information.
All of our roles require a DBS (criminal record check).
We're currently looking for volunteers to help us in the following 7 ways:
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Digital Champion
121 and group digital skills support in client's homes or community spaces, supporting them to set and achieve goals, you will be provided with resources and support but must be digitally confident yourself. From 2hrs a week.
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Welcome & Information
Volunteer with our welcome & information team in the office, responding to queries on our helplines, or welcoming visitors on reception. Opportunities to help out with special projects are also available occasionally. From 2hrs a week.
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Activities & Social Groups
Help our staff delivering activities or running peer support groups in the community, either volunteering with a group of our clients or on a one-to-one basis for with an older person who is less confident about joining a group. Opportunities to help us at events are also available occasionally. From 1hr a week.
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Community Connector
Offer short-term companionship and check-ins to support people to find new opportunities for connecting to their community. Share your own knowledge of what's available to do locally and empower clients to gain a social and support network. From 1 hour per week.
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Form Filling
Help our clients to complete both handwritten and online application forms to apply for things such as Blue Badges and Attendance Allowance. We are looking for friendly, patient volunteers with good listening skills! From 2hrs per week.
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Community Wellbeing
Offer wellbeing check-ins over the phone or in person and carry out evaluation interviews with clients to gather feedback. This role can fit around your committments (within regular working hours) and calls can be done from the comfort of home! From 1hr per week.
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Charity Support
If you have professional skills and experience that you would like to keep using in a voluntary capacity, or perhaps you'd like to develop skills and gain some experience, then we may have a volunteer role for you! From 1hr per week, dependening on the activity.
Not sure what you're looking for?
We'd be happy to talk with you about the options available and find the right match for you. Get in touch by email at volunteering@ageuksutton.org.uk or by leaving a message with the team on 020 8078 0002.
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 fundraising event? We have regular events such as sponsored walks, but you could also do your own fundraiser like 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, including sponsoring an event, making us Charity of the Year, or donating equipment.