Age Concern East Cheshire

• 1: Home
  • 1.1: Who's Arthur
• 2: Donate Now
• 3: What's On
  • 3.1: Calendar of Events
  • 3.3: Day Trips
  • 3.4: Gentle Exercise
• 4: Services
  • 4.1: Information and Advice
    • 4.1.1: Benefit Information
    • 4.1.2: Counselling Service
    • 4.1.3: Wills Advice
  • 4.3: Supporting You
  • 4.4: Long-term Care Discharge
  • 4.5: Healthy Lifestyles
    • 4.5.1: Fit as a Fiddle
  • 4.6: Computer Learning
    • 4.6.1: Help Sheets
    • 4.6.2: Useful Websites
  • 4.7: Hospital Creative Activities
  • 4.8: Day Care
  • 4.9: Home Help
  • 4.10: Foot Care
  • 4.11: Trading
  • 4.12: Shops
  • 4.13: Equity Release
• 5: Help Us
  • 5.1: Volunteering
  • 5.2: Volunteering FAQ
  • 5.3: Fundraising
  • 5.4: Sponsor Us
• 6: Jobs
• 7: About Us
  • 7.1: Beginnings
  • 7.2: Contact Us
  • 7.3: Environment policy
• 8: Attitudes
  • 8.1: Myths about ageing
• 9: Useful Links
  • 9.1: Traders Register

Am I too old?

Our volunteers range from 18 to 85 and we have no upper age limit, it depends only on ability to carry out the task.

How Much Time Do I need to Give?

Your commitment depends on your own circumstancesand availability. People who work full time can still volunteer.

Do I Need Qualifications?

It depends on the role you choose, most of our opportunities do not require formal qualifications.

Will I Get Training?

We will offer all the training and support to ensure you feel confident to carry your volunteering duties. You will also be insured in your role.

Will I be Paid Expenses?

Our volunteers are offered full out of pocket expenses.

Will I get Support?

We value our volunteers highly and will induct you carefully into your role and then provide on-going support.

Can I try volunteering to see if I like it?

Good idea! We suggest that we discuss the opportunities and your available time and preferences and that we decide together which may suit you best. This choice can be reviewed at any time and we will ensure you have a named contact who you can always talk to.