Volunteer Roles Supporting Older Residents in Barnet

Make a difference to older people in Barnet

We're on the lookout for reliable volunteers to join our team and support older people across the borough of Barnet.

Whether you enjoy meeting new people, getting out and about, helping behind the scenes or sharing your knowledge, there are lots of ways to get involved.

Current volunteering opportunities

Shopping/Befriending Volunteers
Help an older person with their shopping while providing friendly conversation and companionship. A simple way to offer practical help while making a real difference to someone’s week.

Walking Group Volunteers
Help older people stay active, social and connected by supporting our walking groups. Ideal if you enjoy walking, meeting people and encouraging others.

Day Club Volunteers
Support our day clubs and help create a welcoming, enjoyable environment for older people. You could help with activities, conversation and the general running of the sessions.

Later Life Planning Volunteers
Help older people think about and plan for later life. This opportunity may particularly appeal to people who are good listeners, confident communicators and comfortable helping others navigate information.

Kitchen Helper Volunteer
Lend a hand in the kitchen and help us provide a warm and welcoming experience for the older people using our services. A great role for someone who enjoys practical teamwork.

Community Connector Volunteer
Help older people discover local activities, services and opportunities that can keep them connected to their community.

Who are we looking for?

You don't necessarily need previous volunteering experience. Depending on the role, we're looking for people who are:

• Friendly and approachable

• Reliable and committed

• Good listeners and communicators

• Patient and respectful

• Interested in supporting older people

Your life experience and transferable skills can be just as valuable as formal experience .

Why volunteer?

Volunteering is a chance to make a real difference to older people in your local community. It can also be a great way to meet people, use your existing skills, develop new ones and gain valuable experience.

These are voluntary, unpaid opportunities rather than salaried roles. Details such as time commitment, support, training, expenses and any role-specific requirements should be confirmed during the application.

Interested?

Get in touch today.