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 men and women - but especially men!
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 Angela Adamson, Volunteers' Co-ordinator on 01204 382411
an informal chat about email: angelaadamsonageconcernbolton.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 men and women - but especially men!
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 Angela Adamson, Volunteers' Co-ordinator on 01204 382411
an informal chat about email: angelaadamsonageconcernbolton.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
CATERING ASSISTANT
Location 'Our Place' Cafe, Ashburner Street, Bolton.
Role To help prepare and serve a wide range of hot and cold drinks,
snacks and lunches in our busy and popular town centre cafe.
To help with general duties in the cafe and kitchen areas.
Time Commitment From 4-6 hours, anytime between 8.30am - 2.30pm, on one
day a week, Monday - Saturday.
Skills/Experience required Good customer service skills.
For more information or
an informal chat about this Angela Adamson, Volunteers' Co-ordinator on 01204 382411
role, please contact: email: angelaadamsonageconcernbolton.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 Angela Adamson, Volunteers' Co-ordinator on 01204 382411
an informal chat about email: angelaadamson@ageconcernbolton.org.uk
this role, please contact: or
Emily Corr, Ageing Well and Healthy Lifestyles Co-ordinator on
01204 382411, email: emilycorrageconcernbolton.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
an informal chat about Geoff Benians, Learning and Personal Development Co-ordinator
this role, please contact: 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
an informal chat about Sylvia Jones, Care Services Co-ordinator
this role, please contact: on 01204 701525
or email sylviajonesageconcernbolton.org.uk
or
Angela Adamson, Volunteers' Co-ordinator on 01204 382411
or email angelaadamsonageconcernbolton.org.uk
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 Active Ageing Co-ordinator on 01204 337879
this role, please contact: or email hannahwolstenholmeageconcernbolton.org.uk
LUNCH 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
an informal chat about Sylvia Jones, Care Services Co-ordinator
this role, please contact: on 01204 701525
or email sylviajonesageconcernbolton.org.uk
or
Angela Adamson, Volunteers' Co-ordinator on 01204 382411
or email angelaadamsonageconcernbolton.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
an informal chat about Sylvia Jones, Care Services Co-ordinator
this role, please contact: on 01204 701525
or email sylviajonesageconcernbolton.org.uk
or
Angela Adamson, Volunteers' Co-ordinator on 01204 382411
or email angelaadamsonageconcernbolton.org.uk
SNACK BAR ASSISTANT
Location Learning and Resources Centre, Cross Street, Farnworth
Role To help prepare and serve drinks and light refreshments in this modern and
comfortable centre, where we offer an attractive choice of short courses
and leisure activities.
Time Commitment 2 - 4 hours each week, any time between 10.00am - 3.30pm, Monday -
Friday.
Skills/Experience required No previous experience required but you must enjoy meeting people.
Your willingness to learn to use a till will be helpful.
For more information or
an informal chat about this Angela Adamson, Volunteers' Co-ordinator on 01204 382411
role, please contact: email: angelaadamsonageconcernbolton.org.uk