Because a simple visit can change a life. Including yours.
Loneliness is a silent crisis across the UK. Millions of older people go days without meaningful conversation. But with just an hour a week, you can help turn things around.
You don’t need qualifications. Just kindness.
Why Volunteer?
Volunteering through Care to Volunteer isn’t about grand gestures. It’s about being present. Listening. Laughing. Sharing a warm drink or a story. That human connection is powerful and deeply needed.
Whether you're a student, a professional, or newly retired, you have something to offer. Your time, your presence, your smile.
Every visit you make helps someone feel seen, heard, and valued again. That’s impact.
Volunteer at a time and place of your choosing.
Whether you're a student, a professional, or newly retired, you have something to offer. Your time, your presence, your smile.
Every visit you make helps someone feel seen, heard, and valued again. That’s impact.
Volunteer at a time and place of your choosing.
How it works
We keep it simple so you can focus on what matters.
1. Apply Online
Use our short step-by-step form to tell us a bit about yourself and your availability.
2. Vetting and training
We work with trusted partners to carry out background checks. You’ll also receive basic training, so you feel confident and supported.
3. Match and meet
Based on your location, interests, and availability, we’ll match you with an older person nearby.
4. Start visiting
Once everything is in place, you can begin visiting regularly. Most volunteers give one hour a week, but you can offer more if you like.
We’ll stay in touch to support you along the way. You're never on your own
Volunteer Benefits
Give a little, gain a lot.
Volunteering with Care to Volunteer is not just about helping others. It transforms you too.
What you gain
A little extra for you
Real moments. Real people. Real impact.
These are just a few voices from the Care to Volunteer family everyday people who stepped forward and made a difference.
“He reminded me of my grandad. I hadn’t realised how much I missed that.”
I signed up during a quiet patch between contracts. What I got was a bond that felt like family. I still check in on Peter even though I’ve moved cities.
“You don’t need to ‘fix’ anything. Just be there.”
My first visit felt awkward. I worried I wouldn’t know what to say. But I didn’t need to Joan just wanted someone to listen. Now I understand the power of just being there.
"I didn’t expect I’d be the one benefiting."
At first,I just wanted to do something meaningful with my free time.But visiting Mary every week became something I looked forward to.Her stories, her humour,her strength she’s changed how I see the world.