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Unpaid role, expenses not paid
Voluntary
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
You will help older people feel more confident and connected. From the comfort of your home, you’ll research options and link them with local and national services that can make a real difference.
In this role, no two days are the same. You might:
- Research social activities and follow up with someone to help them feel less lonely
- Arrange transport for someone with mobility challenges to get to a day centre or lunch club
- Find trusted tradespeople, like gardeners, to help someone stay independent at home
- Make calls on behalf of someone who lacks the confidence to do so themselves
- Connect people with their local Age UK or similar organisations
- Each call is different, but all make a real difference to older people’s lives.
Older people are at the heart of everything we do at Age UK. You don’t need prior experience, we’ll provide full training and ongoing support. It’s helpful if you understand the challenges people may face in later life and will need some awareness of local and national services older people can be referred to.
Strong communication skills and basic confidence using computers and online tools are important for this role.
You’ll get full training and an induction, so you feel confident in your role. We’ll provide regular check-ins, team support sessions, and opportunities to connect with other volunteers for peer support.
This role takes place Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm. We’ll work with you to find times that suit you within these hours.
As an Age UK volunteer, you'll get discounts on Age Co. products and services, plus offers from other brands through our discounts portal. Just ask your volunteer manager to find out what other perks are available.
Organisation
Posted on: 11 September 2026
Closing date: 10 December 2026 at 13:57
Job ref: We require 2 references
Tags: Advice / Information, Advocacy, Engagement / Outreach, Research, Wellbeing, Social / Support Work
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Gloucester, Gloucestershire (On-site)
Stroud, Gloucestershire
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job description
ENGINEERS/MAKERS
Across the UK, our 60+ local branches help disabled people live the lives they choose. Our network of skilled volunteers respond to thousands of requests each year to design and make customised equipment free of charge.
Our Engineer/Maker volunteers are at the very heart of what our local branches do. They use their practical skills and creativity to help people with disabilities live fuller and more independent lives.
What the role involves
This is a varied role where local need shapes what you’ll be working on, but it often includes:
• Designing and making pieces of equipment for individuals with specific needs
• Using your practical skills working with metal, wood, plastic, or electronics (or a combination of them)
• Attending a monthly meeting of the local branch.
We can support you to develop the skills you need for this role, and there’s an induction that covers all the areas above. You’ll also have chance to discuss your role and any additional needs with us.
What you’ll need for this role
Essential
• Practical experience in working with one of the above materials
• Comfortable working with people, listening to them and understanding their needs
• Able to apply our risk management system
• Able to apply disability, equality, and inclusion practices
• Able to keep people’s personal details safe
• Willing to follow REMAP policies and procedures and a commitment to our values
Desirable
• Access to your own tools and workshop (or can access these)
• Able to drive or have good transport links
You’ll also need to complete the induction checklist, as well as a DBS check and reference check.
Where will I volunteer?
This role is largely home based, but will generally also involve visiting clients out in the community. Your local branches hold in-person meetings once a month or so.
Time commitment
This varies quite a lot depending on which cases come in, how complex they are and whether they fit your skills and experience, but it’s essentially a flexible role and there are no set hours.
Why volunteer
When you volunteer with us, you join a community of committed people with a passion for helping to improve the lives of others. We’re a volunteer led organisation and we couldn’t do what we do without your hard work, skills and commitment.
N.B. We’ll reimburse any out-of-pocket expenses during your time with us.
Organisation
www.remap.org.uk
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Registered Charity
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Registered Charity
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REMAP exists to improve the quality of life for people who experience short or long-term disability through infirmity, illness or ageing.
Refreshed on: 16 August 2026
Closing date: 16 September 2026 at 16:17
Tags: IT, Project Management, Operations, Customer support, Health / Medical
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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