During this period of lockdown due to Covid-19, all face-to-face ODL services are currently suspended. As a result we are unable to recruit new volunteers for any of our usual services. We have received many generous offers of volunteering support since the lockdown began and these have, in the main, been referred to our telefriending service to give much needed support by phone to those most isolated. We are not currently recruiting any more volunteers for our telefriending, but do check back from time-to-time as we will be recruiting gain at some point in the future.
We currently have over 280 volunteers from a wide variety of backgrounds and ages who support us in our work. They help us run our various groups and social activities for LGBT+ people over 50, and vitally, our befriending service, for the most isolated in our community. We couldn’t do the work we do without the commitment, enthusiasm, skills and brilliance that our volunteers bring to their roles.
Equally, we recognise that people have to benefit from their volunteering with us. Our volunteers have said that they:
They also report a great deal of satisfaction in being able to make a difference to the lives of LGBT+ people over 50.
If you would like to join our volunteer team, please have a look through the volunteer vacancies listed below. To apply, fill in one of our application forms, and then send it back to us at [email protected]. If you would like to find out more or further discuss volunteering, please feel free to email us at this address or call 020 7239 0400.
Please note, for all volunteering roles an Application Form, Declaration Form and Equalities and Diversity Monitoring Form will need to be completed.
Below are our current volunteer vacancies:
Volunteer to support LGBT+ people over 50 people living with memory impairment or dementia Read more
Support older LGBT+ people in isolation by becoming a telefriending volunteer Read more
Do you have the skills to support our fundraising and communications? Read more
Volunteer at our monthly Friday Supper Club at Positive East Read more
For many years we have held a weekly Friday morning coffee and cake morning in the cafe in Tavis House from 10.00 - 12.00. This is one of best attended groups and we need a couple more friendly volunteers to support this group. And we are trialling a new group at Castlehaven community centre in Camden on Wednesdays. We need volunteers to help support the launch of this group. Read more
We are currently not taking on new applications for Volunteer Befrienders as the service is at full capacity Read more
Can you interpret BSL and help us support people with hearing impairment? Read more
Help us run the Women's Film Club. Read more
Help us increase one-on-one communication and support with our members. Read more
Help us raise the voice for LGBT+ people over 50 as an ODL Ambassador. Read more