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T: 0113 248 9191
E: info@burmantofts.org.uk
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Why Volunteer with BCF

Volunteering with a charity that supports older people and provides social opportunities can be a highly rewarding and meaningful experience.

Here are some compelling reasons why you should consider
volunteering with such an organisation:

Impactful contribution:

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By volunteering with a charity that supports older individuals, you can make a positive impact on their lives. Many older adults face loneliness and isolation, and your presence and engagement can bring joy, companionship, and a sense of belonging.

Combat social isolation:

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Loneliness and social isolation are prevalent among older adults, and these issues can have serious consequences on their mental and physical health. Volunteering with a charity that offers social opportunities can help combat these challenges and improve their overall well-being.

Gaining a sense of fulfilment: 

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Volunteering often provides a sense of purpose and fulfilment. Knowing that you are making a difference in the lives of older individuals can bring a deep sense of satisfaction and happiness.

Building meaningful connections:

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Volunteering with older adults allows you to build meaningful relationships and connections with people from different backgrounds and life experiences. These interactions can enrich your life and provide valuable perspectives.

Learn from their wisdom:

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older individuals have a wealth of knowledge and wisdom gained from their life experiences. By volunteering with them, you can learn valuable life lessons and gain insights that may positively impact your own life.

Develop empathy and understanding:

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Volunteering with older adults can help you develop empathy and understanding for the challenges they face, including health issues, loss of loved ones, and societal changes. This increased awareness can lead to a more compassionate and caring outlook on life.

Enhance communication skills:

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Engaging with older adults can improve your communication and interpersonal skills, as you learn to adapt your approach to different individuals’ needs and preferences.

Make a difference in the community:

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Volunteering with a charity that supports older people contributes to building a stronger and more compassionate community. When seniors are engaged and supported, they can continue to play active roles in society.

Personal growth and self-discovery:

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Volunteering can be an opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery. It may help you uncover new interests, passions, and talents you never knew you had.

Become a positive role model:

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By volunteering your time and energy to help older individuals, you become a positive role model for others in your community, encouraging them to give back and make a difference in the lives of those in need.

In conclusion, volunteering with a charity that supports older people with social opportunities is a chance to be a source of positivity, support and companionship in their lives.

It offers mutual benefits, allowing you to grow personally while making a meaningful impact on the well-being of older adults in your community.

What Our Volunteers Say

Helping me feel good about myself again

I’ve been volunteering for 14 months now, after I lost my husband, who I’d nursed, I found that I had lots of time on my hands. As an older person volunteering is as good for me as it is for the members. It’s like therapy for me, it’s helped me feel good about myself again, you don’t think about your problems because you’re too busy. I love the older ladies I work with, they’re wonderful and it’s the highlight of the week for me to help out at the lunch club. We are a good team of volunteers here and we all work together to support the older people.

Making people feel at home

I’ve been involved from the beginning, since 1995, when I was still working but since I’ve retired, I’m always here helping with everything I can. Our role as volunteers is to make it fun, have a laugh and make people feel at home. We pick up any issues people might be facing when they come to an activity, and we pass it onto the staff so they can give the right support. It’s a family, everyone knows one another.