Once I have applied, how long is it until I can start volunteering?

This varies from role to role. Once you have completed our training and screening process, you will be ready to start volunteering. We will seek to match you in a role as soon as possible, subject to demand for our services.

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Bridstrup Family Strollathon

I am joining Link Age Southwark’s sponsored Strollathon to keep fit and raise essential funds for a vibrant, local charity working to alleviate loneliness amongst older people and those living with dementia, in Southwark.
Sponser Jasmine doing her first sponsered event.

I am joining Link Age Southwark’s sponsored Strollathon to keep fit and raise essential funds for a vibrant, local charity working to alleviate loneliness amongst older people and those living with dementia, in Southwark. My family are joining me, and bringing 10 month old Jasmine. It is her first chance to support link age Southwark.
Maria Murphy's Strollathon

We are joining Link Age Southwark’s sponsored Strollathon to keep fit and raise essential funds for a vibrant, local charity working to alleviate loneliness amongst older people and those living with dementia, in Southwark.
Strollathon

I am joining Link Age Southwark’s sponsored Strollathon to look to keep fit and raise essential funds for a vibrant, local charity working to alleviate loneliness amongst older people and those living with dementia, in Southwark.

Work with us

We are a small local charity and support older people and people living with dementia in Southwark
Become a volunteer

Make a difference to an older person's life in your community and join our team of amazing volunteers.
How we help

We run services for over 60s and people living with dementia to reduce loneliness and isolation
Apply to volunteer
Meet the team

A full list of Link Age Southwark's staff team and Board of Trustees
Make a referral

Link Age Southwark welcomes referrals of people who are aged 60 years and over, and people of any age with a confirmed diagnosis of mild to moderate dementia.
Celia de Wolff & Robert Glenister
Befriending

A weekly visit from a volunteer for a friendly chat, cup of tea or maybe a gentle stroll.
Sponsored Strollathon 2023

Come and join us at our inaugural fundraising walk - Link Age Southwark's Sponsored Strollathon - on Sunday 10th September 2023. Taking place in the beautiful surroundings of Dulwich Park, this will be a fun, family-friendly walking challenge, offering a range of distances to accommodate everyone.
Dementia Services

We provide a specialised service for anyone living with a diagnosis of mild to moderate dementia.

My experience as a volunteer

I've always worked in the NHS, mostly in paediatrics, and when I retired I wanted to do something equally rewarding but different so when I found that Link Age Southwark (Dulwich Helpline as it was then) was looking for befrienders for the elderly I thought this sounded exactly what I was looking for. Read more