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Our vision is that no one should face the challenges of older age alone, and our wonderful volunteers play a vital role in that.

Volunteers complement the work of our employees, enabling us to reach and support more older people in Scotland.

We believe that our volunteers should find their experience rewarding. Volunteering can result in learning new skills or developing existing ones, meeting new people, and making a real difference to older people.

From volunteering on our Friendship Line and helping with fundraising, to supporting with research and admin, we have a number of exciting volunteering opportunities where you can truly make a difference.

If you're not too sure which volunteering role is right for you, why not consider Micro Volunteering to get you started, or complete a volunteer enquiry form, and we'll arrange an informal chat.

Current Positions

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    Can Collections

    Become a volunteer can collectors to help Age Scotland raise funds for older people in Scotland.

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    Circles Host Volunteer

    At this time, we are not accepting new applications for Circles Hosts. Our facilitator group chats over the phone, these groups offer older people the opportunity to enjoy regular support.

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    Community Researcher

    We are not accepting new Community Researchers applications at present. Researchers support older adults across Scotland by researching organisations that offer friendship, social activities, health and fitness groups, and events.

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    Friendship Caller Volunteer

    We are not currently accepting new applications for the Friendship Caller Volunteer role with Age Scotland, which offers friendship and a listening ear to older people in Scotland.

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    Micro Volunteering

    You can help the older people of Scotland with micro volunteering, meaning short-term, low commitment, but highly valuable support.