Age Concern Camden
Our mission statement is …"Age Concern Camden aims to promote the well-being of all older people in the London borough of Camden and to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience"
Main Activity
Age Concern Camden provides a wide range of services to older people in Camden. They include:
- Good Neighbour Scheme
- Advice and Support
- Day Resource Centre
- Advocacy
- IT Training
- Internet Shopping Service
- Good Neighbour Scheme
- Advice and Support
- Day Resource Centre
- Advocacy
- IT Training
- Internet Shopping Service
Description
Age Concern Camden is an independent voluntary organisation working to enhance the lives of older people in the borough. Volunteers are integral to theorganisation and provide valuable experience and skills to the various projects. We have an average of 150 active volunteers throughout the charity.
The majority of volunteering happens Monday-Friday during the general office hours.
We do not require specific skills or experience, but reliability, consistency and commitment are important.
Volunteer out-of-pocket expenses are covered.
Induction will be provided and if you need training to carry out a particular task, it will be arranged.
Volunteers are covered by our Employers Liability and Personal Accident Insurance to carry out the agreed tasks of their role.
Please note:CRB checks are required for all roles involving direct contact with elderly people and these can take up to two months to process.
The majority of volunteering happens Monday-Friday during the general office hours.
We do not require specific skills or experience, but reliability, consistency and commitment are important.
Volunteer out-of-pocket expenses are covered.
Induction will be provided and if you need training to carry out a particular task, it will be arranged.
Volunteers are covered by our Employers Liability and Personal Accident Insurance to carry out the agreed tasks of their role.
Please note:CRB checks are required for all roles involving direct contact with elderly people and these can take up to two months to process.
Sectors: befriending, elderly, computer work
