Who we are:

Re-engage provides vital, life-enhancing social connections for older people at a time in their lives when their social circles are diminishing. 

As we get older, our social circles diminish, and we find ourselves with fewer and fewer people to turn to. Imagine realising one day that all your friends and family have gone from your life. Loneliness can be cruel, and it affects millions of people over 75 who live in social isolation.

Re-engage is making life less lonely for thousands of older people every year. Older people tell us that our volunteer-led activities make them happier and more able to trust others.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone passionate about caring for older people and reducing the levels of loneliness in their community. 

What would you be doing as a volunteer?

As an activity group coordinator, you’ll plan, organise and schedule monthly activity groups in Westhoughton.

This is an remote, administrative role, where you'll be communicating and socialising with older people and volunteers from all walks of life.

The role involves:

• Welcoming new older people to the activity group and contacting them before their first activity group so that they feel welcome and comfortable.
• Welcoming and supporting new volunteers into the activity group so they can start volunteering with confidence.
• Arranging the annual activity group schedule so activity group leads know when it’s their turn to lead the activity
• Following the guidance in the online volunteer training so that the activity groups are safe, enjoyable, appropriate and in line with our charitable aims.

Re-engage will provide full training and ongoing support.

A DBS and references will be required for this role.