Volunteer

How to apply

Current roles

We are looking for various Community Ambassadors and a Social Host in York. All of these are key roles in the development of Action For Elders. Ambassadors and Social Hosts will be pillars of the community promoting the work of the charity and securing community support through general awareness, event fundraising and publicity to build local sustainability.Read more

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Future Projects

James Lewis, Chief Executive of Action For Elders met Welsh Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi to discuss existing and future projects.

Reduce Falls and Save Lives

The methods used in our Balanced Lives programme lead to a significant reduction in falls by older people and can actually save lives, new research suggests

Stop Loneliness and Isolation in Later Life

* Over 700 people helped to date -------------------------------- * Most people over 70 are below the minimum level of physical activity as recommended by the NHS -------------- * Addressing loneliness and isolation in older people has wider benefits for families, carers and communities ------ * Support us, take part, donate to us

Breaking News

The methods used in our Balanced Lives programme lead to a significant reduction in falls by older people and can actually save lives, new research suggests.

Balanced Lives Programmes

We run weekly Balanced Lives programmes to help people stay active, reduce the risk of falls and combat social isolation.

About us

Action for Elders is a registered charity. We were created to help older people and society cope with the major challenges posed by increasing longevity. A Community Interest Company

News From Swansea

A fantastic new Balanced Lives programme has arrived in Swansea. Due to public demand we are following our programme in the Clydach area with a brand new one.

Where we work

Our Balanced Lives programmes run in a variety of areas nationally including Hereford, Sheffield, York in the UK and in Barry and Swansea in Wales. They benefit elder people by catering for rural needs; encourage self-sufficiency and create diverse opportunities in communities.

Donate Now

Action for Elders believe that every older person should be able to live life to the full - mobility and physical health are the key to this, no matter what your ability.

Community Interest Company

Community Interest Companies (CICs) were introduced to the UK in 2005. They are designed so all profits and assets they own can be used for public good. CICs account for one in every 200 new companies, the majority within third sector areas such as health and social care.

The challenge

Our challenge is to reach out, not just to elder people but also to their relatives, friends and carers. We have to recognise that all of these groups have the answers within them. We aim to provide the means to bring all age groups together for a common goal.

Our Volunteers Matter

Gain first-hand experience of helping people in later life by becoming a volunteer. Your efforts will enable us to transform lives.

Funding Support

We receive support from many people and organisations - and are always looking for new sources of funding. The generosity of trusts, companies, other organisations and individuals enable us to improve the health and well-being of older people

Why we run these programmes

Doing Nothing Isn’t an Option. We all lead very busy lives, so there’s only so much we can do to help. Sometimes, elder people need advice, support and practical help to ensure they remain fit and active. So how can we do something practical if we just haven’t the time to give? This is where Action For Elders come in. We run the Balanced Lives Programme to take away the worry for both elder people and their carers. There is an urgent need for a service which helps older