Current Opportunities
BEFRIENDER
Location Farnworth, Kearsley and Little Lever areas.
Role Be a friend to a housebound and/or isolated older person as part of
our established and popular befriending service. Typically this might
involve spending time with and getting to know an older person in
their own home or visiting the local library or pub together.
We need both men and women
Time Commitment 1-2 hours each week at a time that's suitable for you and the person
you're befriending.
Skills/Experience required Just life experience and a friendly, caring manner.
For more information or Emily Booth, our Volunteers' Co-ordinator, on 01204 382411
an informal chat about email: emilyboothageconcernbolton.org.uk
this role, please contact: or
Heather Crook, Befriending and One-to-One Support Co-ordinator
on 01204 701525, email: heathercrookageconcernbolton.org.uk
BEFRIENDER
Location South Turton area of Bolton (Bradshaw, Bromley Cross, Harwood,
Top o'th Brow etc.)
Role Be a friend to a housebound and/or isolated older person as part of the
South Turton Befriending service. Typically, this might involve
spending time with and getting to know an older person in their own
home or visiting the local library or pub together.
We need both men and women
Time Commitment 1-2 hours each week at a time that's suitable for you and the person
you're befriending.
Skills/Experience required Just life experience and a friendly, caring manner.
For more information or Emily Booth, our Volunteers' Co-ordinator, on 01204 382411
an informal chat about email: emilyboothageconcernbolton.org.uk
this role, please contact: or
Kath Teece, Befriending Services Co-ordinator (South Turton)
Harwood Library (not Wednesdays) on 01204 332866
email: kathteeceageconcernbolton.org.uk
BEFRIENDERS also required in the Breightmet, Tonge Fold with the Haulgh and
Hall 'th Wood estate areas of the town. For details please contact: Gill
Marshall on 01204 336471 or email gillianmarshallageconcernbolton.org.uk
HEALTHY/ ACTIVE LIFESTYLE VOLUNTEER
Location Various community based venues across the borough of Bolton.
Role To encourage and support older people to stay fit and active, by taking
part in a range of activities including: chair-based gentle exercise
sessions, leisure walks, health talks and much more. This is part of
Age Concern's nationally recognised 'Ageing Well' programme.
Time Commitment 2 hours each week, morning or afternoon, on any day Monday -
Friday.
Skills/Experience required A friendly and supportive manner.
For more information or Emily Booth, our Volunteers' Co-ordinator, on 01204 382411
an informal chat about email: emilyboothageconcernbolton.org.uk
this role, please contact: or
Emily Waller, Active Ageing Co-ordinator on
01204 382411, or 337879 or email: emilywallerageconcernbolton.org.uk
TUTOR and ACTIVITY LEADER
Location Learning and Resources Centre, Cross Street, Farnworth
Role Our modern, welcoming and purpose-built centre offers an attractive
programme of short courses and activities, including computers (at various
levels), digital photography, internet, family history, drawing and painting,
crafts, music keyboard, dancing, keep fit and more!
We need extra help to run some of these but we're also keen to add new
courses and activities. So, if you have a particular hobby or special
interest and are willing to share your knowledge, skills and passion
for this, with others, we'd love to hear from you.
We're particularly keen to provide the following activities: more keep fit
and exercise, singing/choral sessions, music and literature appreciation,
floral art and anything else you'd like to suggest.
Time Commitment 1 - 2 hours each week, anytime between 9.30am - 3.30pm, Monday -
Friday.
Skills/Experience required Proficiency in the activity/subject you offer and a friendly,
supportive manner.
For more information or Emily Booth, our Volunteers' Co-ordinator, on 01204 382411
an informal chat about or email: emilyboothageconcernbolton.org.uk
this role contact: or, alternatively; Geoff Benians, Learning and Personal Development
Co-ordinator on 01204 701525 or email: geoffbeniansageconcernbolton.org.uk
DAY CENTRE ASSISTANT
Location At various centres across the borough of Bolton.
Role To meet and greet frailer older people attending the centre; to help
organise activities and to serve refreshments and lunches.
Please note that you will NOT be required to help with any aspect
of personal care.
Time Commitment From 9.00am - 2.30pm, on various days dependant on the centre.
Skills/Experience required A friendly, supportive manner.
For more information or Emily Booth, our Volunteers' Co-ordinator, on 01204 382411
an informal chat about email: emilyboothageconcernbolton.org.uk
this role, please contact:
ACTIVITY LEADER/INSTRUCTOR
Location Thicketford Active Ageing centre, Tonge Moor, Bolton.
Role The centre offers an attractive programme of health and well-being
activities. Currently these include a choice of exercise classes (at
various levels), art, yoga, tai chi, line dancing and a range of different
crafts. We're keen to add to the above. So if you have a particular
hobby or special interest and are willing to share your knowledge,
skills and passion for this with others, we'd love to hear from you.
We're particularly keen to provide the following activities: Keep fit,
floral art, singing/choral sessions, music and literature appreciation,
more art sessions and anything else you'd like to suggest.
Time Commitment 1 - 2 hours each week, anytime between 10.00am - 4.00pm,
Monday - Saturday.
Skills/Experience required Proficiency in the activity/subject you offer and a friendly,
supportive manner.
For more information or
an informal chat about
this role contact: Emily Booth, our Volunteers' Co-ordinator, on 01204 382411 or email
emilyboothageconcernbolton.org.uk
or Emily Waller, Active Ageing Co-ordinator on 01204 337879 or email
emilywallerageconcernbolton.org.uk
LUNCH and LEISURE CLUB ASSISTANT
Location Bolton borough - various locations.
Role We have a network of popular Lunch and Leisure Clubs throughout
the borough of Bolton. You will meet and greet those attending
the clubs, help to organise activities, prepare and serve light
refreshments and lunches and help to maintain hygiene standards.
Time Commitment 4-5 hours on one day each week. Please note that various days
are available depending on location.
Skills/Experience required A friendly, supportive manner.
For more information or Emily Booth, our Volunteers' Co-ordinator, on 01204 382411
an informal chat about email: emilyboothageconcernbolton.org.uk
this role, please contact:
Lunch and Leisure Club Organisers x 2
We currently have vacancies for Organisers in two of our established and popular lunch and leisure clubs: one in Harwood and one in Bolton town centre. Working with a small team of volunteers, you’ll be responsible for planning, ordering, preparing and serving a good quality meal, once a week, to a group of older people who live in the vicinity of each club. The meal is usually followed by a choice of leisure activities.
This is an extremely rewarding and satisfying role. These vacancies have arisen due to the impending retirement of the current organisers, who have each given excellent service over many years.
To undertake this role, ideally you’ll have the ability to lead and work as part of a team, be reliable, have good communications skills and a friendly personality. Some previous catering experience will be helpful but isn’t essential, as training will be provided.
To find out more, or to discuss the above vacancies, please call Emily Booth on 01204 382 411 or e-mail: emilyboothageconcernbolton.org.uk
CRAFTS ASSISTANT (DAY CARE)
Location Little Lever Day Centre, Kershaw Avenue, Little Lever
Role To support small groups of frailer older people to take part in a range of
craftwork e.g. paper crafts, card making, needlecraft etc at our friendly
and comfortable day centre.
Time Commitment 2 hours each week (10.00am -12.00noon or 1.00pm-3.00pm) Tuesdays
and/or Wednesdays.
Skills/Experience required Proficiency in craftwork and a friendly, supportive manner.
For more information or Emily Booth, our Volunteers' Co-ordinator, on 01204 382411
an informal chat about email: emilyboothageconcernbolton.org.uk
this role, please contact:
AROMATHERAPY AND REFLEXOLOGY
Our Aromatherapy and Reflexology services are available to all older people(50+) and by appointment only.
We are looking for help on a weekly basis from experienced and qualified therapists to volunteer their time and talents on a Wednesday morning. Other times and dates may also be available. This is an excellent opportunity for people already qualified in either Aromatherapy or Reflexology who wish to maintain and enhance their skills. We will pay the insurance costs of volunteers who join us on this very popular and highly regarded service.
For more information please contact: Emily Booth, our Volunteers' Co-ordinator, on 01204 382411
or email at: emilyboothageconcernbolton.org.uk
LINE DANCING TEACHER
Are you interested in keeping fit and supporting older people to stay active?
If so, we’re looking for a volunteer Line Dancing teacher to lead an experienced group of dancers for our weekly session at Elderdale Community Centre in Breightmet. No formal dance teacher qualifications are needed but line dancing experience is necessary. Alongside a commitment to the well-being of older people, a friendly personality and a sense of fun are essential!
For more information please contact: Emily Booth, our Volunteers' Co-ordinator, on 01204 382411
or email at: emilyboothageconcernbolton.org.uk