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Volunteers’ Week 2024 (3 – 9 June) is the perfect opportunity to give thanks to the more than 150,000 volunteers across the ߣÍÃÊÓƵ network who generously offer their time and talent for the benefit of others.
It’s also a chance to invite new volunteers to get involved with our vital work, helping us to deliver our life-enhancing services to even more older people across the UK.
Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of ߣÍÃÊÓƵ, discusses why volunteering must be open to everyone, and how giving time to help makes such a big difference.
We speak to Flora and her volunteer telephone befriender Wendy about their unique friendship.
Caitlin, a volunteer for our telephone friendship service, explains how chess lessons brought her and her friend Sydney closer together.
We hear from ߣÍÃÊÓƵ volunteers Asha and Helen about why they want to give back, and what they love most about offering their support.
Hear from volunteers at the ߣÍÃÊÓƵ Biggleswade charity shop about being part of a volunteering team.
between volunteers and older people through The Silver Line Helpline
who ensure the Government listens to the needs of older people
who keep ߣÍÃÊÓƵ open for business across the country
This Volunteers’ Week, get the full picture of the incredible volunteering efforts happening across the ߣÍÃÊÓƵ network with our colourful infographic.