We’re teaming up with Age UK Gateshead, North Tyneside and Northumberland from 2 December as part of our #EldonShare campaign. We believe that sharing time with others can have a positive impact on volunteers and clients alike.

There are many ways to get involved and make a difference with your local Age UK charity, from being a Social Group Volunteer to being a Community Ambassador and much more.

Volunteering roles at your local Age UK:

Friendship Volunteer Role

Your local Age UK is looking for friendly and social people with an hour or two to spare each week to make a regular weekly phone call or visit the home of one of clients in order to provide companionship and a listening ear.

Social Group Volunteer

Do you love to meet new people, facilitate activities such as crafts or games, have a laugh and enjoy a cuppa and a biscuit?

Your local Age UK is looking for Social Group Volunteers to help us run our social groups in your community.

Community Ambassador

Your local Age UK want people across the North East to know and access the services that we run to support our over 50’s, therefore, we’re looking for volunteers to learn about the services that we provide and share what we do with your local community.

Excited to learn more and get involved? Visit an #EldonShare event where an Age UK representative will be happy to help or visit.

Discover your local Age UK:

Age UK North Tyneside

Age UK North Tyneside has been established for 50 years in the heart of the Borough supporting people to help them make more of life. Age UK North Tyneside provides a vast range of services including a free Information & Advice service which annually leverages over £1m in unclaimed benefits for older people. The charity offers health and well-being, physical, social and digital activities. It provides specialist advice on subjects such as support for those living with dementia, older offenders and to veterans, their spouses and carers. It aims to reduce social isolation and loneliness for older adults.

Tel: 0191 2808484

E-mail enquiries: [email protected]

Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northtyneside

Age UK Gateshead

Age UK Gateshead is a leading charity in providing community, support, and advice to the over fifties community in the Gateshead and Newcastle area. Our team works to provide those we support with the best quality of life we can, and whether you are attending our friendship groups, looking for support through difficult emotional or financial times, or dealing with severe issues such as dementia we are here to help. Our services reach thousands of people every week, bringing people together, and giving those who cannot speak up for themselves a voice when they need it most.

Tel: 0191 477 3559

E-mail enquiries: [email protected]

Website: http://www.ageuk.org.uk/gateshead

Age UK Northumberland

Age UK Northumberland is a local charity that enables older people across Northumberland to live their best life through the provision of support services, which include information, advice and advocacy, bereavement support, social groups and befriending, health and wellbeing advice and groups, dementia social groups and scams support.

Tel: 01670 784800

E-mail enquiries:  [email protected]

Website: www.ageuk.org.uk/northumberland

Our community space will be open daily from 2 to 18 December hosting a range of activities for all and providing information and advice regarding Age UK’s services. Find out more about our Age UK activities here.