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Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow & Brent - Social Activity Group Leader Volunteer

Ongoing

This role operates across Hillingdon & Harrow only

The role in a nutshell:

Seeking warm, confident volunteer to lead social groups, create welcoming spaces, support others, and bring people together through inclusive activities.

What will you be doing?

As a Volunteer Group Leader, you will:

  • Plan and run fun, engaging group activities

  •  Lead and support a small team of volunteers
  • Welcome new members and help everyone feel included
  • Communicate clearly about session plans and expectations
  • Encourage teamwork and share tasks with volunteers
  • Ensure health, safety, and safeguarding standards are followed
  • Carry out simple risk assessments and respond to any concerns
  • Follow lone working procedures when required
  • Act as the link between volunteers, group users, and staff
  • Collect small cash fees if required

  •  Prepare light refreshments for group members

     

    Safeguarding – Keeping Everyone Safe

  • You will help create a secure and respectful environment by:

     

  • Following safeguarding procedures
  • Maintaining professional boundaries
  • Responding appropriately to any concerns or disclosures

  • Reporting issues promptly to the safeguarding lead

     

How would you be supported in this role?

You’ll never be on your own—we provide:

  • A full induction and ongoing support

  • Training in health and safety, safeguarding, and lone working

  • Guidance from our Wellbeing Team whenever you need it

  • Attending safeguarding training as needed

Why do we need volunteers in this role?

Age UK Hillingdon, Harrow & Brent involves volunteers in the delivery of our services and operations to help us reach as many older people in need of our services as possible. The time and talents volunteers offer play a vital role in the successful delivery of our charity’s mission.

Additional information:

 Volunteering with us is a chance to grow, give back, and be part of something meaningful:

  • Build confidence in leadership and facilitation
  • Gain experience in health and safety, safeguarding, and group management
  • Make a real, positive difference in people’s lives
  • Join a valued, supportive volunteer community
  • Promoting the wellbeing of all group users

 

As part of the recruitment process, this position requires a DBS check and two satisfactory references.

 

 

What skills, interests or experience might be helpful in this role?

You don’t need professional experience—just the right qualities:

  • A confident, friendly, and approachable manner
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to connect with people of all backgrounds
  • Reliability and a sense of responsibility
  • Willingness to follow health, safety, and safeguarding guidance
  • Comfort working both in a team and independently

 

To find out more please contact: