Volunteer Opportunities
At Pensioners Link, we are extremely lucky and appreciative of our team of brilliant volunteers. We have over 50 volunteers working across the borough, helping us deliver our activities and services. ​Without our volunteer support, Pensioners Link would not exist.
​All of our volunteers receive full training and support. We have regular meetings with guest speakers and there are often social events that take place. Volunteering can be extremely rewarding and enjoyable - and a great way to use your skills and experience.
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We need volunteers to help with the following roles:
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Reception Volunteer
As a reception volunteer, you will provide reception cover in our office based in Leigh.
Telephone Contact Call Volunteer
We are looking for dedicated volunteers to make regular phone calls to service users who may be lonely, feel isolated or lack connection with others to help alleviate any of the issues they may be experiencing.
Shopping Services (TLC and our Helping Hands services)
As a shopping volunteer, you will provide support for service users who are experiencing a time of change such as coming out of hospital and are unable to do the shopping themselves.
Books and More Volunteer
To provide library books and a chat if required to service users who are unable to access the libraries themselves.
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Walk & Talk Group Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers to help facilitate a group of people on short walks around their local area so they can meet new people, whilst getting fitter.
We have a volunteer coordinator who can guide you through becoming a volunteer with us quickly. For more information, please contact us:
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Call us: 01942 261 753
Email us: contact@pensionerslink.org.uk
Why Do You Volunteer?
Sue
Volunteering is FABULOUS, so rewarding. I have made many friends who really appreciate all I do for them
Edith
It helps to know that there are people out there who benefit from a fifteen-minute phone call. You know that they are smiling to hear from you
Alan
It falls into to my timescale now that I have retired. I have the opportunity to enhance my skills and develop new ones, to share experiences with other volunteers
Cathy
Satisfaction, sharing stories, bringing mutual joy of reading to people who may miss out