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Volunteer roles

Volunteer Befriender

Volunteer Befriender

Volunteer to visit an older person feeling lonely and isolated for 1 hour a week and make a new friend in your local community. Read more

Published: 8th August, 2023

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Driver

Driver

Getting from A to B can be challenging for many older people. Our volunteer drivers help them to maintain active social lives. Read more

Published: 7th August, 2023

Updated: 12th September, 2024

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Digital Buddy

Digital Buddy

By becoming a Digital Buddy, you’ll help bridge the digital divide, ensuring everyone can stay connected and navigate the digital world confidently. Read more

Published: 5th August, 2023

Updated: 26th June, 2024

Author: Eloise Pere

Community Fundraiser

Community Fundraiser

Join our friendly committee of volunteers raising vital funds for our services by organising and hosting events. Read more

Published: 5th February, 2020

Updated: 5th January, 2024

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Neighbourhood Champion

Neighbourhood Champion

Help us raise awareness of our work in the local community by connecting with local organisations and businesses. Read more

Published: 6th January, 2020

Updated: 24th August, 2022

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Dementia Befriender

Dementia Befriender

Volunteer to visit a person living with mild-moderate dementia for 1 hour, once a week and make a new friend in your community Read more

Published: 5th September, 2019

Updated: 6th November, 2024

Author: Laura Fitzpatrick

Group Support

Group Support

Our volunteers are a friendly, welcoming face at our groups for older people. Read more

Published: 31st August, 2019

Updated: 5th January, 2024

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  • 22 years and counting: Star Volunteer Norma’s befriending experience

    22 years and counting: Star Volunteer Norma’s befriending experience

    Read about Norma, who's volunteered with us for nearly 22 years, she’s had 11 befriending matches and helped create the name “Link Age Southwark”.

  • Thank you for the music: Joe and Alan's friendship

    Thank you for the music: Joe and Alan's friendship

    Joe’s back with another excellent blog about his volunteering! This time, Joe tells us about his theatrical friendship with Alan.

  • Dulwich Open Gardens

    Dulwich Open Gardens

    It's almost time for this year’s Open Gardens. Bring along your picnic blanket and enjoy the ambience.

  • Suzan and Joe's friendship upgrade

    Suzan and Joe's friendship upgrade

    Read the first blog in a two‑part series by volunteer, Joe, exploring his befriending journey and how a tech buddy role grew into something much more powerful.

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    Work with us

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    Volunteer

    Make a difference to an older person's life in your community and join our team of amazing volunteers.

  • Make a referral

    Make a referral

    We welcome referrals of people 60+ and people with a confirmed diagnosis of mild to moderate dementia.

  • Befriending

    Befriending

    A weekly visit from a volunteer for a friendly chat, cup of tea or maybe a gentle stroll.

  • Meet the team

    Meet the team

    A full list of Link Age Southwark's staff team and Board of Trustees

  • Support Us

    Support Us

    Please consider making a donation to support our work. We appreciate the value of every donation made to us.

  • Volunteer Befriender

    Volunteer Befriender

    Volunteer to visit an older person feeling lonely and isolated for 1 hour a week and make a new friend in your local community.

  • Celia de Wolff & Robert Glenister

    Celia de Wolff & Robert Glenister

  • Dementia Services

    Dementia Services

    We provide a specialised service for anyone living with a diagnosis of mild to moderate dementia.

Link Age Southwark
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Tell Grove
London
SE22 8RH

Phone: 020 8299 2623
Email: [email protected]

Registered as Charity number 1105923

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