We involve volunteers of ALL ages and welcome people from all areas of our diverse communities. Different people get different things from volunteering, but some of the most popular reasons are to gain new skills, share knowledge, have fun or give something back to the community.

• Luncheon Clubs - preparing and serving hot meals

• Befriending - a couple of hours per week can make a huge difference to someone just home from hospital or socially isolated

• Advice and Information - our advisors are trained to give information on a huge range of topics, including pension credits, allowances and benefits

• Administration - we have volunteers who support our administrative services, answer the telephone and deal directly with customers

• Shop retail staff - the volunteers serve customers, help sort clothes, tidy, build displays

• IT training - we have volunteers who provide basic computer training for those who have never used a computer before

• Gardening Service

• The Shopping train

Our volunteers receive the same induction and training, the same  encouragement and motivation, adhere to the same Health and Safety rules, are given feedback, have career progression if they want it. They are a CRITICAL part of the Age Concern Team. We could not deliver the services we do without them.

“Volunteers are unpaid not because they are valueless but because they are Priceless”