Organisation Name:
AWOC York (ageing without children)
Organisation's Cause(s):
Local Community
Older Adults
Location of voluntary activity:
York - phone and email communication from home and monthly hybrid meetings at Spark York.
When are volunteers needed: By mutual agreement.
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Admin / Office Support
Event Planning Support
IT Support
Miscellaneous
Volunteering with Older Adults
Role description:
Are you an AWOC member living in York, retired, and looking for a meaningful way to give back? We are seeking dedicated volunteers to join our team and work closely alongside our coordinator, Sue Lister, to manage vital administrative and community activities.
Areas of Interest
• Speaker Management: Research, source, and invite engaging guest speakers for our monthly meetings. Act as the main point of contact for speakers.
• Book and manage the Christmas Luncheon on the 2nd Wednesday of December each year. Pre-order menu is necessary and collection of money owed on the day.
• Digital Moderation: Set up, manage, and moderate our online Zoom meetings and talks, ensuring a smooth experience for all attendees.
• Administrative Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with Sue to keep our records, communications, and activities running efficiently.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
What We Are Looking For
• Age: 65 or above?
• Location: Must be based in or near York.
• Affiliation: Preferably those who know what it's like to be ageing without family support...but allies welcome!
• Skills: Comfortable using Zoom and basic computer applications (email, spreadsheets). Good communication skills and a friendly, organized approach are essential.
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
This is a fantastic volunteer opportunity to stay active, connect with others, and directly support people who are ageing without any, or nearby, adult children or family support in York. There are millions of us throughout the country and the AWOC See www.awocyork.org.uk and the national charity is www.awoc.org.uk.
How to get involved:
If you are interested in any of these rewarding volunteer roles, please contact Sue directly on 01904 488870 to discuss the position further or submit your interest to [email protected].
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 31-10-2027