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Every day, in so many ways, our volunteers give their time and effort to make an incredible difference for older people. Without them, we couldn't be here when we're needed most.
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Get a free weekly friendship call. We'll match you with one of our volunteers. Our service is flexible to suit the different needs of everyone who takes part.
1.6 million older people are going without the care they need, and 2 million carers are older themselves. Here's how, with your support, Age UK is working to be here for them.
Every day, in so many ways, our volunteers give their time and effort to make an incredible difference for older people. Without them, we couldn't be here when we're needed most.
Be there when a lonely older person needs to talk. Be part of your community and provide vital support for older residents. Be inspired to raise money so more older people can get the help they deserve and need.
Whatever you choose to do, and however much time you have to give, you'll be making an incredible difference for older people at a time in their lives when they need help the most.
Love to chat? Volunteer to have a regular phone call with an older person who'd love to make a new friend.
Find relevant volunteering opportunities to support older people by completing our volunteer enquiry form.
Could you help customers in our high street shops while raising funds for our vital services?
The Silver Line is the only free and 24-hour helpline in the UK for older people over the age of 55 who feel lonely and isolated. We're looking for volunteers to help us.
Help to make the UK a better place to grow older.