Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees exists to promote the well-being of all older people in Calderdale & Kirklees, recognising their right to independence, fulfilment, dignity and choice, working with them to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.
We provide services such as Information & Advice, Befriending, Home from Hospital support, and much more.
www.ageuk.org.uk/calderdaleandkirklees
Volunteer with us!
Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees provides a wide range of services for the benefit of older people.
Volunteers are at the heart of many of the activities, and are critical to our ability to reach out to engage with older people and communities.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Volunteer Receptionist
- Day Centre Volunteer
- Volunteer Driver
- Activity Volunteer
- Volunteer Gardener
- Hospital Volunteer at the Libby & Bertie Lounge
- Fundraising Volunteer
- Shopmobility and Retail Volunteer
- Administration Volunteer
- Volunteer Befriender
- Telephone Befriending Volunteer
- Information and Advice Volunteer
- IT and Digital Volunteer
What’s in it for me?
All our volunteers receive training and support in their role, and the opportunities to develop into new areas of interest and activity. In common with our staff, volunteers who might work on their own with vulnerable people undergo a DBS check.
Find out more
If you’re interested in volunteering you should contact our Head Office on 01422 252040. We have a formal volunteer recruitment process to ensure our quality and safety standards, including application form, meeting and possibly a DBS check, dependent on the role.
Or visit our website – http://www.ageuk.org.uk/calderdaleandkirklees/how-can-you-help-1/volunteer-1/