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    Literature Review on the Impact of Changing Self-Identity, with a Focus on Older Gay Men
    East London LGBT Seniors
    East London LGBT Seniors is seeking research volunteers to conduct a literature review on how self-identity evolves over…
    Evaluating the Impact of Theatre on Older Adults: A Qualitative Analysis
    Patina People
    Patina People challenges ageism by giving older adults (55+) a voice through creativity and theatre. Their projects foster…
    Programme and Data Evaluation Volunteer
    Patina People
    Patina People challenges ageism by giving older adults (55+) a voice through creativity and theatre. Their projects foster…
    Telephone Enquiries and Signposting Volunteer
    Age UK Westminster
    At Age UK Westminster we run a weekly Information and Advice telephone helpline for our clients, service users and the…
    Telephone Befriending Volunteer
    Age UK Westminster
    If you have access to a telephone, enjoy talking and would like to build friendships with older people, then our Telephone…
    Empowered Living Team (ELT) Volunteer
    St Joseph's Hospice
    If you are looking for a 1:1 patient contact volunteering experience or want to engage in a meaningful project, this could…
    Volunteer Befriender
    Holborn Community Association
    As a Befriender, you could make a huge difference to the life of a lonely older person if you have just an hour or so to…
    Arts at Home Volunteers
    Art Explora UK
    Do you love arts & culture? Passionate about combatting loneliness & isolation in care homes? Arts at Home is…
    Wellbeing Caller
    Age UK Islington
    Are you a good listener? Can you empathise with the struggles of other people? Then this role may be for you! We currently…
    Digital Inclusion Service – One to One Support Volunteer
    Age UK Camden
    Age UK Camden is an independent voluntary organisation working to enhance the quality of life for older people living in the…
    Soup Kitchen & Food Bank Volunteer
    St. John's Soup Kitchen and Food Bank
    We provide a homemade vegetarian meal for between 50-120 people per week, and demand has really been increasing due to the…
    Ride our Story Bike!
    People's Museum
    Ride our Story Bike  outdoors A chance to develop a new social action service from grounds up!A great opportunity…
    Insight Volunteer
    Carers UK
    At Carers UK we are constantly working on shaping services and products to support the millions of carers across the UK and…
    Walking Football Coach Assistant Volunteer
    Age UK Kensington & Chelsea
    Age UK Kensington and Chelsea in partnership with Chelsea FC run different Walking Football sessions in North Kensington.
    Nail Technician Volunteer (Kensington and Chelsea)
    Hestia
    Are you a qualified nail technician and looking for a way to give back to the community? People in our services would…
    Compassionate Neighbours
    St Joseph's Hospice
    Compassionate Neighbours is a social movement, founded by St Joseph’s Hospice in 2014, to help reduce loneliness and social…
    Enter and View Volunteer
    Healthwatch Waltham Forest
    Volunteers play a vital role in helping people have their say in health and social care. Volunteering with Healthwatch…
    Volunteer Receptionist
    Whittington Park Community Association (WPCA)
    As a community centre, we need to have someone friendly and welcoming at our reception. We have regulars and new people…
    Philosophy Volunteer - Online
    Age UK Kensington & Chelsea
    Age UK Kensington and Chelsea actively combats loneliness by connecting isolated people within their community and…
    History of Art Volunteer
    Age UK Kensington & Chelsea
    Age UK Kensington and Chelsea actively combats loneliness by connecting isolated people within their community and…
    Poetry & Literature Appreciation Volunteer
    Age UK Kensington & Chelsea
    Age UK Kensington and Chelsea actively combats loneliness by connecting isolated people within their community and…
    Photography Appreciation Volunteer
    Age UK Kensington & Chelsea
    Age UK Kensington and Chelsea actively combats loneliness by connecting isolated people within their community and…
    Philosophy Volunteer
    Age UK Kensington & Chelsea
    Age UK Kensington and Chelsea actively combats loneliness by connecting isolated people within their community and…
    Art Appreciation Volunteer
    Age UK Kensington & Chelsea
    Age UK Kensington and Chelsea actively combats loneliness by connecting isolated people within their community and…