Age UK Connect and Support Volunteer, AGE UK

Guardian Jobs; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Age UK as a Connect and Support Volunteer to empower older people across the UK. You'll provide practical guidance and emotional support, helping them navigate challenges and achieve their goals. This remote role allows you to make a tangible impact while gaining valuable experience in communication and advocacy.

Benefits

Gain valuable experience in support work and advocacy

Be part of a supportive volunteer community

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.
• Advocate on behalf of older people to help them navigate services.
• Support older people in achieving their goals.

Skills

Listening

Problem-solving

Empathy

Assertiveness

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

We’re looking for volunteers who are:
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.