Volunteers’ Week 2024 (3 – 9 June) is the perfect opportunity to give thanks to the more than 150,000 volunteers across the °ÄÃÅ×îпª½±½á¹û network who generously offer their time and talent for the benefit of others.
It’s also a chance to invite new volunteers to get involved with our vital work, helping us to deliver our life-enhancing services to even more older people across the UK.
Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of °ÄÃÅ×îпª½±½á¹û, discusses why volunteering must be open to everyone, and how giving time to help makes such a big difference.
We speak to Flora and her volunteer telephone befriender Wendy about their unique friendship.
Caitlin, a volunteer for our telephone friendship service, explains how chess lessons brought her and her friend Sydney closer together.
We hear from °ÄÃÅ×îпª½±½á¹û volunteers Asha and Helen about why they want to give back, and what they love most about offering their support.
Hear from volunteers at the °ÄÃÅ×îпª½±½á¹û Biggleswade charity shop about being part of a volunteering team.
between volunteers and older people through The Silver Line Helpline
who ensure the Government listens to the needs of older people
who keep °ÄÃÅ×îпª½±½á¹û open for business across the country
This Volunteers’ Week, get the full picture of the incredible volunteering efforts happening across the °ÄÃÅ×îпª½±½á¹û network with our colourful infographic.