Volunteering with Age Concern Oxfordshire

Age Concern Oxfordshire could not exist without the help and support of our many volunteers – the services we run are all maintained by our 500 volunteers along with members of staff. All our volunteers are fully trained and are in regular contact with their supervisors.

Volunteering has shown to improve physical health, mental health, life satisfaction, social support and interaction, healthy behaviours and the ability to cope with one’s own illness.

Opportunities in Oxfordshire

The Corner

Our exiting Corner café enables people over 50, along with their friends and family, to enjoy a sociable time. Based at East Oxford Community Centre, the Corner is open every Wednesday from 10am to 3pm and aims to provide a friendly meeting place as well as a range of activities including art, Tai Chi, exercise and dance. A home cooked meal, cakes and drinks, all very reasonably priced, are also on offer at The Corner Café. We require volunteers to:

• Meet and greet people as they arrive
• Help to set up the Corner and clear up at the end of the day
• Help in the preparation and serving of meals and refreshments
• Assist the Coordinator in planning an activity programme

Volunteers needed in Oxford City

Sole Mates

We offer a simple footcare service to help maintain and improve independence and mobility of older people in our community. This is not a medical service but a common sense approach to basic footcare and is provided by our trained volunteers who bathe and refresh tired and aching feet, trim toe nails and give a gentle foot massage. Working in various locations including community venues and private homes, you will receive training, insurance, support and out-of-pocket expenses.
Volunteers needed countywide

Flexible Care

This award-winning service works to improve the lives of older people with mental health needs throughout Oxfordshire. The service supports people over 65 who may be suffering from a wide range of mental health problems, from depression to dementia. Trained volunteers regularly visit clients in their own homes. Our volunteers do not undertake any personal care, but befriend, give quality time, and encourage their client to engage in activities, which they enjoy.

Volunteers needed countywide

Local Link

Local Links support their own community by informing local older people of information and services that may be available to them. Acting as a signpost they communicate, through notice boards, local newsletters, local organisations or wherever appropriate. Local Links need to be sensitive to the needs and difficulties faced by older people and be willing to refer requests for help and/or information promptly to our head office.
Volunteers needed countywide

Receptionist

Volunteers will be based at our Abingdon and Banbury offices and are needed to answer the phone and direct calls, providing a welcoming and friendly atmosphere to all visitors and giving assistance where needed. Volunteers may also be asked to undertake administrative duties as well.
Volunteers needed in Abingdon and Banbury

Day Centres

Our day centres enable older people to have a day out, social contact, a wide range of activities and a good meal. Volunteers may be asked to help with organising activities, be a friendly listening ear, and serve lunch and refreshments and clear up afterwards. Volunteers will receive training and support, as well as lunch, refreshments and all reasonable travel expenses.
Volunteers needed in Oxford City, Faringdon, Nettlebed, Banbury and Shipton-on-Cherwell.