Welfare Benefits Volunteer
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
AgeUKBucks Admin
Provided
#118131
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Help older people claim welfare benefits through home visits, form-filling and friendly support.
Could you spare a few hours to help an older person access the financial support they're entitled to?
Many older people are missing out on benefits that could make a real difference to their lives. As a Welfare Benefits Volunteer with Age UK Buckinghamshire, you'll visit older people in their homes, help them complete benefit claim forms, and provide friendly, practical support.
We're looking for people who are:
- Friendly, patient and a good listener
- Comfortable talking to older people
- Organised and reliable
- Keen to learn and make a difference
No previous experience is needed. Full training, ongoing support, and expenses are provided.
Time commitment:
- Two initial training sessions and occasional on-line refresher training
- Flexible volunteering to fit around your availability
- Most visits take 1-2 hours
What's in it for you?
- Make a genuine difference to someone's life
- Learn new skills and gain valuable experience
- Join a friendly and supportive team
Join our Welfare Benefits Volunteer team and help people access the support that could make a real difference to their lives.
Ready to Help?
If you'd like to use your time to support older people in your community, we'd love to hear from you. Please click the "I'm interested" button and we will be in touch in the next 3 working days.
Related to
About Age UK Buckinghamshire
Supporting Older People throughout Buckinghamshire.
We are a local independent charity working in the community to help older people in Buckinghamshire maintain their independence and well-being. We want everyone to be able to love later life.