Volunteering for older people

Are you an older person but not sure whether volunteering is for you? Registration statistics at our Centre say that the majority of people who sign up to become a volunteer are aged between 20 & 40. We would like to change that because we know that people over 40 have so much to offer, with years of experience and wisdom at their finger-tips.

In fact, volunteering is a great way to keep active, meet people, use your skills and experience, and make a really positive contribution to society.

There is no upper age limit. As long as you feel motivated and able to do whatever tasks you take on, there is no reason why you can’t keep volunteering as long as you want to.

There are lots of ways to volunteer…

There are hundreds of different things you can do ranging from informal volunteering such as shopping for your neighbour to more formal, regular volunteering, perhaps for for a big national charity…and everything in between.

Help in finding voluntary work

Volunteer centre Westminster has a large database of different types of local volunteering opportunities to match your skills, knowledge, mobility and lifestyle. You can volunteer once in a while or everyday –there is something for everyone!

Get in touch with us

Register online: click here
Telephone: 0207 402 8076 (Monday to Thursday 10am-3.45pm)
Email us: info@volunteer.co.uk
Come see us in person: 53-55 Praed Street, London W1 2NR

Want to learn more?

Information events: volunteering for older people

In partnership with Voluntary Action Westminster and the Westminster Local Involvement Network we are running two short information events for you to find out more about volunteering, why it can be so rewarding, and how older people can get involved. You can also get to hear from older people who are already volunteering. Everyone is welcome to come along, and tea, coffee and snacks will be provided. Download the flyer here!

Dates and venues

Wednesday 8 December 2010
10am –12pm
St Mark’s Church, 249 Old Marylebone
Road, London NW1 5QT

Wednesday 15 December 2010,
10am –12pm
Church Street Library, 67 Church Street,
London NW8 8EU

To book a free place, call the Westminster LINk team on 020 7535 0499