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  1. Volunteer
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Become a volunteer

At Link Age Southwark, our volunteers are vital to achieving our charity's mission of supporting older people to thrive in later life. Our fantastic team of volunteers generously give up their time to help combat isolation and loneliness amongst older people by providing one-to-one support, helping at our groups, ensuring our community fundraising goes from strength to strength and so much more!

The vital work of our volunteers has an enormous impact not only on the lives of older people, but also on their own lives. 

Volunteering with us is a fantastic way to meet new people in your community you wouldn't ordinarily interact with. We regularly host volunteer socials to give everyone the opportunity to get together and share their experiences.

I feel proud to be part of the Southwark community, and to do something that makes me feel that I am giving back

- a volunteer on being part of Link Age Southwark

We're always looking for people to join our wonderful team of volunteers. By volunteering you will enrich your life and the lives of older people in your community. Everyone has something to offer! Find out more about the different volunteering roles we have available below.

Find a volunteering role

We wouldn't be able to achieve all that we do without the support of our wonderful volunteers! We would love to have you as part of the team. If you have any further questions about becoming a volunteer, make sure to have a look at our FAQs Section or get in touch with us via our Contact Form. 

Published: 6th August, 2019

Updated: 23rd January, 2023

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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

Published: 8th June, 2020

Updated: 9th June, 2020

Author: Janet Lowe

Location: 46 Thurlow Park Road, West Dulwich, London, SE21 8HZ

Link Age Southwark
URC
Tell Grove
London
SE22 8RH

Phone: 020 8299 2623
Email: [email protected]

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