Community Responder Volunteer with Age UK

Age UK needs volunteers to make a difference to older people.

Their Community Responder Service aims to provide company, reassurance, and low-level support to an older vulnerable person in their own home when a delay is anticipated for Primary or Secondary care support. It can be a worrying time when older people are waiting for further support at home, our aim is to assign a volunteer to be that much needed “friendly face” for up to two hours.

This service currently covers Northampton and Wellingborough and the surrounding areas, including East Northamptonshire. To join this rewarding service, Age UK asks that you are:-
▪ age 18 or over
▪ a confident caring person with empathy for older people
▪ able to stay calm and offer reassurance
▪ living locally in the current service area

Your visit could include:-
▪ making a drink
▪ packing an overnight bag
▪ making someone comfortable following a fall
▪ contacting a family member or friend
▪ providing reassurance and a listening ear
▪ liaising with your Service Manager as required

Please note this role will not involve any manual handling (lifting or moving) of people. Age UK are sure that you will enjoy volunteering with them, and that you will always feel supported and safe.
If you are interested in this role and would like an informal chat to find out more, please call Kathy Smith on 01604 210618 or email communityresponders@ageuknorthants.org.uk