Volunteers
Volunteer
How can I make a difference?
Why not volunteer for one of our many schemes to help make life enjoyable and fulfilling for many elderly people in the County of Northumberland.
Mini bus drivers & escorts provide a means of transport for service users, from their homes to their day centre.
Rural Access Project volunteers assist in accompanying older people in your community on group outings from either North or West Northumberland.
Telephone Information & Advice Line assists older people by providing information and advice on a wide range of topics. (Based in Alnwick)
Friendship Line offers isolated or lonely older people a regular telephone call giving them some companionship and to help lessen the feeling of isolation or loneliness.
Health Promotion volunteers provide exercise classes for the over 50’s in the county.
Day Care – Our day centres offer social interaction and activities for service users, volunteers assist in running day centre. We also run a Meals on Wheels scheme in various locations throughout the County, and we are looking for volunteers to join our existing teams delivering meals.
Dementia Day Care offers social interaction and meaningful activities for service users with varying stages of Dementia. Volunteers will be involved with, and help facilitate a variety of activities. Full training will be provided to give a greater understanding of Dementia and the needs of those attending Day Care.
The Round House Café offers visitors and employees in the Age Concern Northumberland’s offices somewhere to purchase and eat refreshments in a café style environment.
Insurance Arrangers arrange insurance in accordance with the Financial Services Authority Regulations.
As a volunteer with Age Concern Northumberland you will be offered a variety of training to assist you with your voluntary role. All training costs are covered by Age Concern Northumberland and any travel expenses will be reimbursed. Such training opportunities include: MiDAS (Minibus Drivers Awareness Scheme), First Aid, Food Hygiene and Moving & Handling.
Want to find out more then call 0845 1400 088 to speak with our Resourcing & Volunteers Manager or email: hazel.webb@ageconcernnorthumberland.org.uk.
Contact Age Concern Northumberland at the following:
- Telephone:
- 0845 140 00 88
- Email:
- info@ageconcernnorthumberland.org.uk
News
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