Older people and later life

From staff member to RSVP Volunteer Organiser

Hear from Diane who has moved from being a staff member at Volunteering Matters to a RSVP Volunteer Organiser. Diane shares her experience and tells us more about the amazing work she is doing together with volunteers in Wales.

PROJECT

Holywell Befrienders

A National Lottery Community Funded project. Through the engagement of volunteers, we support older people (50+) living in the CH8 area of Holywell who are experiencing feelings of social isolation and loneliness.

OPPORTUNITY

Grandmentors Volunteer (Camden)

Grandmentors is an innovative volunteering project where older volunteers use their lifetime of skills and experience to support and mentor young people leaving the care system, this opportunity is in Camden, London.

OPPORTUNITY

Community Befriender (Holywell)

Our Volunteer Community Befrienders support older people (50+) living in the CH8 area of Holywell. This is part of the Holywell Befrienders project delivered by Volunteering Matters.

PROJECT

Stockton-on-Tees Volunteer Driver Service

Funded by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, the Volunteer Driver Services provides volunteer drivers to support those in need.

In conversation with Val and David, Grandmentors Volunteers

Volunteering as a couple or family can be an incredibly rewarding experience. We spoke with Val and David, volunteer mentors with our Grandmentors programme, who shared how mutual support makes mentoring more fulfilling.

Results from our Volunteer Snapshot Survey 2023

Take a look at our Volunteer Snapshot Survey results to see what our volunteers think about Volunteering Matters and volunteering more generally.

In conversation with Mike, Handyperson Project

We recently heard from Mike who volunteers with our Handyperson Project in Stirling and Clackmannanshire.

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