Volunteering with Agewell

Agewell are working in conjunction with the Lighthouse Project to offer anyone the opportunity to be a volunteer supporting our Older People Champions. If you become an Agewell volunteer we aim to provide a supportive environment which values and caters for volunteers in same way as our employed staff. 

So what does being a
volunteer involve?

The older people we work with tend to isolated and vulnerable and may simply want someone to be a friendly face and visit them maybe once a week. You will be referred to people to see by our Older People Champions who will go to see the person with you initially to make sure you are both comfortable.

	Watch this video of Jaswant Singh Bansal to find out more about Volunteering (WMV file - approx 1.63Mb)
	Watch this video of Bob Patel to for more information on Volunteering (WMV file - approx 3.75Mb)

Do I get any training?

Yes, through a partnership with the Lighthouse Project we will offer you a basic Mentoring and Befriending course they takes 4 half days. This is an accredited National Open College Network qualification, and will show you how care, compassion and your own experiences can make a real difference in people's lives.

Is there ongoing support?

Agewell have a Coordinator in place to support you at all times and we will provide you with a mobile phone to ensure you can contact us without cost to you.

Who do I contact?

If you are interested in finding out more and getting involved ring 0121 289 3037. Alternatively go to the link below which will direct you to our enquiry form.

Enquiry form