Wanted: volunteers aged 59-plus

There are thousands of organisations looking for someone with your skills and experience.

It’s a chance to give something back, have fun and meet new people. You could even learn a new trick or two!

From mentoring a young person to coaching football, gardening and helping out at a school.

Whatever you’re interested in, there is a huge range of opportunities to fit into your life.

Here are just a few of the roles available:

• School governor
• Charity trustee
• Mentor to a young person
• Helping a child with special needs with numeracy
• English teaching to homeless people
• Role model
• Committee members
• Advisor

What our volunteers say

Volunteering has rewarded me in many ways, but perhaps most importantly, with greater confidence and self-esteem. As an older person who had been away from the workplace for some years, a return is daunting and the search for work often demoralising. Volunteering is not only enjoyable and one can learn and develop skills, but it has been invaluable in contributing to my well-being.

Connie Kavanagh Volunteer, Museum Development Office

I have had the best time. Everyone is so friendly and helpful which helps to make you feel part of the Museum of London family. The induction training was so interesting - I gained an insight into the running of the museum behind the scenes and was so impressed with the dedication of the staff. The work itself is such fun. As my background is early years I feel very much at home. It's a privilege to be part of the museum family and I hope to continue as a volunteer in the future.

Marian McNair Volunteer, Museum of London

I get satisfaction from using my past skills as a Social Work Manager to help people grow in self confidence,enjoy contributing to a service that could not exist without volunteers and building new friendships and memories. I have been many places and events I would never have been able to go to before and shared great experiences with great people. The joy of being a volunteer as opposed to paid work is that people are always grateful and pleased to see you and sad when you leave.

Sheila D. Davies Team London Volunteer

I really enjoy meeting and working with the other volunteers and especially using my life skills to encourage and mentor the newer team members. The big plus is that I can volunteer as and when I want to fit around the other things in my life.

Gavin Turnbull Team London Volunteer

Our Team London volunteers are critical to the smooth running of our Major Events and Team London Ambassador programmes. They are extremely friendly and their dedication and willingness to help always exceeds my expectations. It is a real pleasure to work with them.

Sophie Scowen Volunteer Manager, Team London