Age UK East London - Local Volunteering Opportunities
Ongoing
Our services operate across Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets |
The role in a nutshell:
Share your time in one of our volunteer roles, either directly supporting or contributing to Age UK East London's work with and for the older people who need us most.What will you be doing?
Depending on the volunteer role you select and where you are based, you may become:
> a Volunteer Benefits Advisor across Hackney, Newham or Tower Hamlets
> an Activity Buddy Volunteer or Digital Buddy Volunteer in Tower Hamlets
> a Meet & Greet Volunteer, or Administration, or Reception or Activity Facilitator Volunteer in Hackney at the Marie Lloyd Centre.
How would you be supported in this role?
If you become a volunteer with Age UK East London, we:
Provide a role description so you are clear as to what is expected of you
Offer training and support to enable you to perform your chosen role
Reimburse certain expenses (e.g. travel)
Why do we need volunteers in this role?
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, learn new skills, and support the work we do in the communities in Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets.
Additional information:
This opportunity is representative of a variety of volunteer roles within our organisation. We will share the specific roles currently available after receiving your initial application.
What skills, interests or experience might be helpful in this role?
As one of our volunteers, we expect you to:
Be available regularly (hours per week varies depending on what you volunteer for) with a commitment of at least 6 months
Ensure you understand and abide by any guidelines associated with your role
Be reliable, as our clients depend on the services we provide
Be trustworthy and keep information about clients confidential
Be a good ambassador for Age UK East London.
To find out more please contact:
Opportunity type
Community Services
Skills
Administration
Befriending
Care
Communication
Compassion
Digital communication
Organisation
People skills
Teamwork
Technological savviness
Location
Our services operate across Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets | Age UK East London | 82 Russia Lane London, E2 9LU United Kingdom
Team
Volunteering
Division
Age UK East London
How often do we need your help?
Be available regularly (hours per week varies depending on what you volunteer for) minimum 6 months.
What is the minimum age to apply?
18