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Volunteers
" Over 400 voluntary
staff help to improve the quality of life for older people"
Age Concern was started by volunteers, in response to the
many needs of older people.
Although Age Concern receives
some funding for the services provided, without volunteers
it would be difficult to provide the high level of service
for which the organisation is known.
By becoming a volunteer you will be contributing to a
well-established tradition that has become a way of life in
British Society, creating institutions, such as Age Concern Leicester, who work constantly to improve the
quality of life for older people.
Volunteering is not only about giving your services and skills,
but also learning new skills, making new friends and gaining
self-esteem through the knowledge of a job well done.
Age Concern Leicester's 150 staff are augmented
by over 400 volunteers and as such is one of the
most successful groups in the country.
Would you like to help us?
If you have some time to spare
we would be very grateful.
Volunteers are needed in the following areas.
Just click on the area you are interested in.
Areas to volunteer
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Cafeteria: Volunteers are
needed urgently to work in the kitchen. The hours are to suit during the week and 8.30
-12.30 am on Saturdays. Free meals for 5 hours or over.
The cafeteria caters for anything from a cup of tea to a full meal.
It serves in excess of 1,750 reasonably priced nutritious meals
a month and is the meeting place for many of the city's older
residents. In addition the cafe provides
hot drinks and snacks.
Duties include:
Washing up,
Cleaning tables,
Food preparation and serving,
Serving on the tea bar.
Till work .
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Day Care: Age Concern Leicester provides Day Care for elderly
people who are frail or socially isolated. We offer a day of
stimulation and enjoyable activities including reminiscence
therapy, quizzes, crafts and occasional outings.
The work of the volunteers includes:
Helping Day Care staff in the implementation of
a stimulating and structured program of activities.
Saturday Day Care Escorts are required.
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Optionally, to provide Escort Care on the journeys to
and from the Day Care centres and planned excursions.
The work requires:
A caring attitude.
The ability to listen and communicate effectively.
Physical mobility and reasonable health.
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Good as new shops: The good-as-new shops, which are staffed by
volunteer retail shop assistants, sell donated
clothing in a High Street setting.
The duties of the volunteers include:
Preparation of clothing for sale.
Maintenance of stocks.
Cashier duties .
The work requires:
A welcoming approach to customers.
Commitment and Reliability.
Gardens:
There are opportunities for volunteers to help maintain the gardens at Clarence House and Catherine
House which has a newly designed garden. See top of this page.
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Hairdressing:
Age Concern Leicester has a busy hairdressing salon which
opens from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm Monday to Friday. Qualified stylists
are assisted by volunteers who shampoo clients' hair, serve tea and coffee, work on the reception desk and keep the salon tidy.
Previous experience is not always necessary
as full support will be given.
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Reception:
Reception volunteers work in a welcoming and friendly
environment answering routine enquires.
The work of the volunteers includes:
Providing a first point of contact between
the organisation and visitors.
Becoming familiar with services provided by
both public sector and charitable organisations.
The work requires:
Good communication skills.
A pleasant and well kept appearance.
Enthusiasm, Commitment and Reliability.
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Library: The Age Concern Library is part of Leicester City Libraries,
and is the only public library in the country to cater
specifically for people over 55.
The library carries a wide range of books covering many
interests, both fiction and non-fiction, as well as providing a
full range of services including large-print books, talking
books, top-ten best sellers, videos and jigsaws.
The library has recently adopted a computerised
system, with internet access.
The duties of the volunteers include:
Issuing and discharging books, registering new
borrowers and handling basic information enquiries
Using books and computer resources.
A knowledge of computers would be useful,
but not essential.
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Computer Tutors:
Do you have a good knowledge of
computing? Do you have time to spare to teach people over 55? We provide
courses of 2 hour lessons for absolute
beginners in the use of computers, word processing, e-mail and using the internet.
Our lesson plans are written specifically for this age group and are easy to
follow. It is a very relaxed atmosphere as learners are not seeking
qualifications, just knowledge of how to use a computer. We have courses at
Clarence House
(City centre) and
Catherine House (Evington).
For full details of all above vacancies please contact:
Pam Taylor
Volunteer And Events Manager
Clarence House
Tel: 0116 222 0555 ext 573
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