Current Opportunities
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Thicketford Active Ageing Centre |
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Volunteer Dance Teacher/InstructorThicketford Active Ageing Centre is starting a new Dance session, for older people in Tonge Moor and needs volunteer Dance teachers to lead the sessions. If you currently (or used to) teach any type of dance and have as little as 1 hour a week to help improve the health of older people in Bolton we want to hear from you!
Yoga teacher/instructor Thicketford Active Ageing Centre is starting a new Yoga session, for older people in Tonge Moor and needs volunteer Yoga teachers to lead the sessions. If you currently (or used to) teach Yoga and have as little as 1 hour a week to help improve the health of older people in Bolton we want to hear from you! |
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If you love Gardening, Yoga or Dance and want to share your passion then please ring Hannah Wolstenholme (Active Ageing Coordinator) on 01204 337879, or email: hannahwolstenholmeageconcernbolton.org.uk |
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Date 26.02.08 Download a Volunteer application form here Word document or PDF |
Join our NEW South Turton Befriending Service |
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Befriender – be a friend to a housebound and/or isolated older person in his or her own home, as part of our NEW “South Turton Befriending Service”. We need men and women (but especially men!), aged 18 and over, who have a friendly and caring manner, who can commit just 1 or 2 hours each week, daytime or evening, to befriend an older person living in the Bradshaw, Bromley Cross, Harwood and Top’th Brow areas. Typically, this might involve spending time with them in their home, or visiting the local library or pub together. No experience is required –just life experience. Training and on-going support will be available for this highly rewarding and satisfying work. For more information please contact Angela Adamson, Volunteers’ Co-ordinator, Tel 01204 382411. Email angelaadamsonageconcernbolton.org.uk or Kath Teece, Befriending Service Co-ordinator South Turton. Harwood Library (not Wednesdays) Tel 01204 332866. Email kathteeceageconcernbolton.org.uk |
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Date 13.06.07 Download an application form here Word document or PDF |
Qualified therapists:AromatherapyReflexology |
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We need the help of qualified therapists to give their help and time on a voluntary basis. Age Concern Bolton will pay any required insurance costs.
We need help: Wednesday 9am - noon Lever Chambers, Bolton and Friday 1 - 4pm Blackrod Health Centre
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 to ensure our customers receive the regular treatment they enjoy and from which they benefit.
This is an excellent opportunity for people already qualified in either Aromatherapy or Reflexology who wish to maintain and enhance their skills. Some flexibility, to offer holiday cover would be desirable. For more information please contact Angela Adamson, Volunteers’ Co – ordinator, Tel 01204 382411. Email angelaadamsonageconcernbolton.org.uk or Alpa Raja, Active Ageing and Healthy Lifestyles Co – ordinator. Tel 01204 382411 Email alparajaageconcernbolton.org.uk |
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Date 16.03.07 Download an application form here Word document or PDF |
Learning and Resources Centre, FarnworthSnack bar Assistants |
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We need volunteers to help prepare and serve drinks and light refreshments in our modern and comfortable Learning and Resources Centre in Farnworth – click here for further details. We especially need help on Mondays 09.45am - 3.15pm. Tuesdays 1pm - 3.00pm. Wednesdays 12.00am - 3.30pm. Thursdays 1pm – 3.00pm. Fridays 09:45 - 2.15pm Day or days to suit you. No qualifications /previous experience required, as full training will be given. However, you must be friendly and enjoy meeting people but have the ability on occasions to work alone For more information please contact Angela Adamson, Volunteers’ Co –ordinator, Tel 01204 382411. email
angelaadamsonageconcernbolton.org.uk |
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Date 28.03.06 Download an application form here Word document or PDF |
Befrienders |
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Befrienders – to befriend housebound and/or isolated older people in their own homes, as part of our established and popular Befriending Service – click here for further details. We need men and women (but especially men!), aged 18 and over, who have a friendly and caring manner, who can commit just 1 or 2 hours each week, daytime or evening, to befriend an older person living in the Farnworth, Kearsley or Little Lever areas. Typically, this might involve spending time with them in their own home, or visiting the local library or pub together. No previous experience is required – just life experience. Training and on-going support will be available for this highly rewarding and satisfying work. For more information please contact Angela Adamson, Volunteers’ Co –ordinator, Tel 01204 382411. email angelaadamsonageconcernbolton.org.uk or Harold Heywood - Acting Befriending Co – ordinator Tel 01204 701525 Email haroldheywoodageconcernbolton.org.uk |
| Date 31.01.06 Download an application form here Word document or PDF |
Tutors and activity leaders |
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Can you spare 2 or 3 hours each week to share your knowledge, skills or passion in a particular subject, with people 50 years and over? If so we are waiting to hear from you. We need tutors and activity leaders to help in our modern, friendly and purpose built Learning and Resources Centre in Farnworth - click here for further details We already offer computer, photography, watercolours, drawing and painting, parchment craft, mixed paper crafts, Spanish, French, and German for beginners, music keyboard, poetry, movement to music, sequence dancing all of which are very popular and highly successful courses/activities. We need extra help with some of our currently run courses and are very keen to add new courses and activities to our programme. Don’t worry you do not necessarily need a formal teaching qualification, just the confidence to share your passion with like minded people and have fun. We would like to provide more classes, particularly – line dancing or similar, ballroom dancing, Tai chi, Yoga, gentle exercise/keep fit sessions, floral art, arts and crafts, music keyboard/guitar and literature groups, bridge sessions, singing/choral sessions, music appreciation, orienteering or perhaps just to share your special interest! So go on, give it a try!You’ll need a friendly, supportive manner, be proficient in the activity/subject you offer. These opportunities are available on various weekdays usually from 10.00a.m. – 12.00 noon or 1.00p.m. – 3.00p.m. or 2.00p.m. – 4.00p.m. Most courses run in 10 week blocks throughout the year. For more information, please contact Geoff Benians, Learning and Personal Development Co –ordinator on 01204 701525 or e-mail: geoffbeniansageconcernbolton.org.uk |
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Date 08.02.06 Download an application form here Word document or PDF |
Day Care ServiceDay Care Crafts Assistant |
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Crafts Assistant – 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 Little Lever Day Centre – click here for further details. You’ll need a friendly, caring and supportive manner with knowledge/experience of various crafts. This opportunity is available on Tuesday and Wednesday each week from 10.00 a.m. – 12 noon or between 1.00 – 3.00 p.m. Day and time will be arranged to suit you. For further information please contact Sylvia Jones, Care Services Co–ordinator on 01204 701525 or Angela Adamson, Volunteers’ Co-ordinator on 01204 382411 |
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Date 31.01.06 Download an application form here Word document or PDF |
Day Centre Assistant |
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Day Centre Assistant – to help with all aspects of providing our day care service for frailer older people, attending our Thicketford Day Centre. Click here for further details. You will meet and greet older people, help to organise activities and serve refreshments and lunches. You’ll need a friendly, caring and supportive manner. No previous experience/qualifications are required, as full training will be provided. This opportunity is available on Thursday each week, from 10.00 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. *******
For further information please contact Sylvia Jones, Care Services Co–ordinator on 01204 701525 or Angela Adamson, Volunteers’ Co-ordinator on 01204 382411 |
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Date 31.01.06 Download an application form here Word document or PDF |
Lunch and Leisure ClubsLunch Club AssistantsBolton and Farnworth Various locations |
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We need a number volunteers to help with meeting and greeting older people, helping to organise activities, preparing and serving light refreshments and lunches, a small amount of cleaning in the kitchen will be necessary to maintain hygiene standards. No experience or qualifications are required as full training will be given You will need to have a friendly, caring and supportive manner, be reliable and have a good sense of humour! We particularly would like help for the following Lunch and Leisure Clubs click here . 10.00am-3.00pm
St Pauls (Halliwell): Wednesday Full Team - organiser, cook, kitchen assistants, general helpers Organiser and Cook
Hulton Lane Lunch & Leisure: Friday Organiser ***** Yewdale Gardens, Breightmet - Wednesday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Organiser *****
For further information please contact Sylvia Jones, Care Services Co–ordinator on 01204 701525 or Angela Adamson, Volunteers’ Co-ordinator on 01204 382411 |
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Date 27.02.08 Download an application form here Word document or PDF |
Quebec Hall, Deane, BoltonLunch and Leisure Club Organiser |
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Lunch and Leisure Club Assistant Organiser – to assist and support a team of volunteers who provide a range of activities and a lunch to a group of older people at the Quebec Hall Lunch and Leisure Club, in multicultural environment situated in the Deane area of Bolton – click here for further details. You’ll need a friendly and caring manner, the ability to speak Urdu or Gujarati, whilst not essential, would be an advantage. No previous experience/other qualifications are required, as full training will be provided. This opportunity is available on Ladies and Mens group Monday each week from 10.00am – 3.00pm Ladies group Thursday each week from 10.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. We also require Lunch Club Assistants and a Craft Assistant to help at the Quebec Hall Lunch and Leisure Club. Ladies and Mens group Monday each week from 10.00am – 3.00pm Ladies group Thursday each week from 10.00 a.m. – 3.00 p.m. For more information, please contact either Sylvia Jones, Care Service Co-ordinator on 01204 701525, e-mail:
sylviajones@ageconcernbolton.org.uk
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Date 27.02.08 Download an application form here Word document or PDF |
"Action for Life"/Ageing WellAgeing Well Volunteers |
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Ageing Well Volunteers – help us to help older people to lead a healthier lifestyle by promoting healthy and active retirement. You can help us to encourage and support older people to take part in, for example, chair based gentle exercise sessions, leisure walks, health talks and much more. All of these activities take place in conveniently located community centres - click here for further details. You’ll need a friendly and supportive manner. No previous experience/ qualifications are required, as full training will be provided. This opportunity is available on various days and times each week. Wherever possible, the day and time will be arranged to suit you. |
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Date 31.01.06 Download an application form here Word document or PDF |
Café/ShopShop/Catering Assistants at Ashburner Street |
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We need volunteers to help with general kitchen duties, food and beverage service, use of a cash register and the handling of cash, you will also be required to help with the maintenance of hygiene standards in the kitchen and dining areas, set, clear and wipe tables. We especially need help on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9.30am – 3pm No qualifications /previous experience required, as full training will be given. However, you must be friendly and enjoy meeting people and be reliable. For further information please contact or Angela Adamson, Volunteers’ Co-ordinator on 01204 382411 |
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Date 22.09.06 Download an application form here Word document or PDF |
Telephone: Angela Adamson 01204 382411
or e-mail
angelaadamsonageconcernbolton.org.uk
