Volunteering Opportunities

Role description – To help an older person manage and improve their financial wellbeing through structured support in budgeting, banking, benefits, and paperwork organisation.

Minimum time commitment & flexibility – Flexible as it maybe once a week or once a month depending on the client but must be between Mon-Fri 10-4pm.

Any specific skills or experience required – Ability to process information from various sources (calls, emails, documents). Clear and accurate note-taking. Confidence in assisting with forms and correspondence. Problem-solving and solution-oriented thinking. Commitment to equal opportunities and understanding of challenges faced by older people. Strong listening and communication skills. Empathy and patience All roles require DBS check

One off volunteer taster/ drop-ins available – No.

Training offered and skills development potential – Training and ongoing support is provided. Level of training will depend on the volunteer role. Contact us for more information. Expenses, such as the cost of mileage and phone calls are paid for.

Other information: Volunteering is a great way to give back to your local community and make a difference in people’s lives. Without the help and support of our incredible volunteers, we would not be able to help as many people as we do. 

Name of Organisation: Age UK Norfolk                                                                        Date: 20.5.25

The aim and activities of organisation: We are an independent charity focused on helping make Norfolk a great place to grow older. Discover our services, from information and advice to befriending and digital inclusion.

Contact details for potential volunteers to find out more: Volunteer Coordinator-Laura Hawkie-Chapman

Email :volunteering@ageuknorfolk.org.uk 016030785210                 

Website or FB page : Age UK Norfolk | Volunteer with u

Title of volunteer role – Companionship Volunteer

Role description – Making weekly calls to an older person or visiting them in their home. To support older people on a short term basis to get out and about whether walking or using public transport to attend appointments, go shopping or attend community groups etc.  

Minimum time commitment & flexibility – Telephone Befriending is 30 minutes a week. Calls to be made between 9-6.30pm. Journeys for Travelling or face to face Companionship can be done Mon-Friday 10-4pm. Volunteering a morning/afternoon  once a week or every 2 week.

Any specific skills or experience required – • The ability to relate to and empathise with older people. • Good communication and I.T. skills • An ability to talk to people on a wide range of subjects.• Ability to give and to accept support as part of a team.• Reliability and trustworthiness.• Ability to work on own initiative.• A positive and cheerful outlook.

All roles require DBS check.

One off volunteer taster/ drop-ins available – No.

Training offered and skills development potential – Training and ongoing support is provided. Level of training will depend on the volunteer role. Contact us for more information. Expenses, such as the cost of mileage and phone calls are paid for.

Other information: Volunteering is a great way to give back to your local community and make a difference in people’s lives. Without the help and support of our incredible volunteers, we would not be able to help as many people as we do. 

Name of Organisation:       Vision Norfolk                               

The aim and activities of organisation:   To support vision impaired and blind community in Norfolk

Contact details for potential volunteers to find out more:          Emily.Orford@visionnorfolk.org.uk

Website : https://www.visionnorfolk.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer-for-us/

Title of volunteer role – Sighted guides

Role description – To guide vision impaired folk on walks

Minimum time commitment & flexibility – No minimum time Flexible

Any specific skills or experience required – Good mobility All training provided

One off volunteer taster/ drop-ins available – Yes

Training offered and skills development potential – Vision impairment awareness training, all mandatory training, DBS check

Name of Organisation:       Vision Norfolk                               

The aim and activities of organisation:   To support vision impaired and blind community in Norfolk

Contact details for potential volunteers to find out more:          Emily.Orford@visionnorfolk.org.uk                                                              

Website : https://www.visionnorfolk.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer-for-us/

Title of volunteer role – Driver

Role description – To drive vision impaired folk to activities organised by Vision Norfolk

Minimum time commitment & flexibility – No minimum time Flexible

Any specific skills or experience required – Car driver and/ or minibus driver. All training provided

One off volunteer taster/ drop-ins available – Yes

Training offered and skills development potential – Vision awareness training, all mandatory training, Midas training, DBS.

Name of Organisation:       North Walsham in Bloom                                       

The aim and activities of organisation:   Enhance the visual attraction and appearance of the town centre through planting of flowers and shrubs in baskets, pots and beds.

Contact details for potential volunteers to find out more:      Eric Seward   01692 403784     ericgseward@gmail.com                         

 Title of volunteer role – Helper

Role description – To assist with planting and garden maintenance

Minimum time commitment & flexibility – 2 to 2.5 hours per week

Any specific skills or experience required – No specific skills required.  Just an interest in gardening to improve the town centre.

One off volunteer taster/ drop-ins available – Yes

Training offered and skills development potential – Support / guidance provided

We are a small friendly community organisation where conversations with each other is part of what we do.