Want to put something back into your community, learn new skills or just do something different and meet new people? If so, Age Concern Newham offers a range of services to older people in our community and you can become part of our volunteer team.

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

There are many ways you can help older people in our community, one of which may suit you!

Voice & Choice
This project aims to enable, empower and involve older people within the diverse communities of Newham to challenge decision-making and to campaign at a local level on issues of concern to older people. As a volunteer you will support the activities of older people, supporting them in their campaigning activities from telephoning, preparing letters and leaflets, lobbying appropriate persons, working with the media

Advocacy
This project supports people who want to exercise their rights, access services and have a say in the decisions made in and bout their lives.  Duties include helping with understanding information, reading and writing letters, attending meetings and accessing local services and groups to support older people in securing their rights and access to services

Well at Home Befriending/Mentoring
A service for older people who are returning home after a stay in hospital or who are socially isolated.  Duties may include accompanied shopping, supporting doing day-to-day things, introducing to local clubs and activities as well as emotional support and chatting over a cup of tea - all of which can be so important in getting confidently re-established at home and in promoting independent living

Information & Advice
Working at our offices, there are a range of opportunities which include reception duties and providing information on a range of topics relevant to older people in Newham

Office Administration
Various duties in the office, help is always welcome

Silver Surfers
We are currently looking for an IT trainer to lead and facilitate teaching older people basic computer skills, including email, internet and word processing for this project

While these are our some of our main service areas, there are sometimes other opportunities to help with short-term projects or by giving occasional spare time that you may have to volunteer.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

If you become a volunteer with Age Concern Newham, 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)

WHAT WE CAN EXPECT FROM YOU

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 for most volunteer opportunities
• 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 Concern Newham

If you'd like to volunteer with us, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator by email or call Jonathan or Sukwant on 020 8586 8855 for a Volunteer Application Pack or to have a chat about volunteering.

We look forward to hearing from you!