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Volunteer for us

Volunteers are the lifeline of our Balanced Lives Programme

When you volunteer for us you will learn new skills, meet new friends and make a real difference to the lives of people in your area. You will be doing something incredible.

Whatever your experience, skills or interests, you can help us to help people have a happier, healthier later life. 

 

How to apply

It's easy to apply, just download our application form. Read more

Published: 16th February, 2018

Updated: 11th July, 2018

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Current roles

We have a wide range of roles for people like you. Take a look at our current job vacancies. Read more

Published: 16th February, 2018

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Why we need you

To deliver our Balanced Lives programmes to help people have a happier and healthier later life we need you. Read more

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    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

  • 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.

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    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.

  • About us

    We are a developing charity with a big impact. We have been proved to increase life expectancy in older people 75 plus.

  • 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.

  • Programme Locations

    Balanced Lives programmes are available in venues up and down the country. Find the one closest to you...

  • Donate Now

    "It was revelating and inspiring to see the impact that the programme has on a group of people whom society has written off." -------------------- 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.

  • Your Balanced Lives Team

    Our team of experts is there to help with mobility, give advice and most of all – make participants feel at home

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    We are very pleased to announce funding from #BigLotteryWales for our Balanced Lives Barry & the Vale programme. The innovative three year project will enable us to improve the physical, mental and social wellbeing of older people in the area.

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