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Volunteering

 

What is volunteering?

 

Working as a volunteer for Age Concern Redbridge can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience and is a great opportunity to meet new people. If you feel that you can give some time to help others - as little or as much as you like - then we would be pleased to hear from you. Previous experience is not essential but experience in certain fields (e.g. Healthcare, social care, administration) is welcome. If you have a particular skill which you feel may benefit older people (e.g. IT, Arts & Crafts) we would be very pleased to hear from you.Volunteers are recruited on the basis of sensitivity towards the needs of older people. Age Concern Redbridge offers support when needed and encourages volunteers to attend training sessions which are an opportunity to learn more about attitudes to ageing, improve your understanding of older peoples needs and develop your listening skills.

 

Out of pocket expenses are paid monthly (or by arrangement). Without the commitment and dedication of our existing volunteers many of our services would not exist.

 

What will I get out of volunteering?

 

 

• Formal induction to the organisation

 

• Opportunity to attend relevant training

 

• Support and guidance

 

• Out of pocket expenses

 

• Annual volunteer social event/summer outing

 

• A rewarding experience

 

• The opportunity to become part of a team which helps older people in Redbridge

 

What kind of services will I be providing?

 

Opportunities exist for volunteering in the following areas

 

• Forget-Me-Not Befriending

 

• Advice, Information and Advocacy

 

• Wanstead Activity cafe

 

• Trading

 

• IT training

 

• Craft groups facilitation

 

We can also offer opportunities for volunteers such as;

 

• Reception (Main Office and Hainault Health Centre)

 

• General office/admin duties

 

If you can spare a couple of hours a week and would like to make a real difference to the lives of older people then volunteering at Age Concern Redbridge could be perfect for you. We are always looking for volunteers.

 

For further information ask for a volunteer pack or for an initial informal discussion please contact our volunteer co-ordinator.

 

NB - All our volunteers undergo a CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check and need to supply 2 references.

Harriet Simmons

Volunteer

Co-ordinator