Interests

  • Older People

Activities

  • Befriending & Buddying

Are you friendly and kind? Are you reliable and enjoy having fun conversation over tea and biscuits? As a tea party host, you’ll help to support a tea party in host's homes or a community venue. The tea parties are a wonderful monthly event where people get together and help end loneliness for older people in their local community. Tea party is a monthly event usually lasts for around two hours and normally take place on a Sunday afternoon. Tea parties provide a lifeline of friendship for socially isolated or lonely older people. It is an opportunity to meet like minded people and feel the positive benefits of giving back. If you would like to apply or have further information, please follow the link - https://reengage.org.uk/volunteer/new-volunteers/become-a-tea-party-volunteer/become-a-tea-party-host/apply-to-become-a-tea-party-host/

What skills do I need?

Friendly and passionate about ending loneliness for older people

Reliable and committed

Interests

  • Older People

Activities

  • Befriending & Buddying

Details

  • Accessibility
    As the volunteer hosts homes may not be wheelchair friendly.
  • Data Protection policy
  • DBS check required
  • Equal opportunities policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Ongoing support
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 05/09/2025

End Date: 15/10/2026

Slot Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Afternoon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

Tea parties usually run on Sunday, however this can be flexible if it works best for the group.

Location

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