Age UK Connect and Support Volunteer

AGE UK-4; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking volunteers for the Connect and Support role. In this position, you’ll provide essential guidance and emotional support to older individuals, helping them navigate various services and overcome personal challenges. Ideal candidates should possess great listening skills, empathy, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This fully remote opportunity allows you to contribute meaningfully from anywhere in the UK while gaining valuable experience in volunteer work.

Qualifications

• Good listeners with patience and empathy.
• Assertive and proactive in finding solutions.
• Able to maintain professional boundaries while offering support.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical guidance and emotional support to older people.
• Help older people navigate services and overcome challenges.
• Support older people to achieve their goals and find solutions.

Skills

Good listening skills

Empathy

Problem-solving abilities

Assertiveness

Proactivity

Job description

Age UK Connect and Support Volunteer

Empower older people and help them access the support they need!

Our Connect and Support Volunteers provide practical guidance and emotional support to older people, helping them navigate services and overcome challenges.

Why volunteer with Connect and Support?

Make a tangible impact by supporting older people to achieve their goals

Use your problem-solving skills to advocate on their behalf and find solutions

Gain valuable experience in communication, support work, and advocacy

Be part of a supportive volunteer community where you can learn and share experiences

Qualities we’re looking for

• Good listeners with patience and empathy
• Assertive and proactive in finding solutions
• Able to maintain professional boundaries while offering support

This role is fully remote —you can help people all over the UK from your own home .