A third of Surrey residents aged 65+ (almost 76,000 older people in the county) live alone*.  To address the problem of social isolation among older residents in the North of Reigate & Banstead, Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead (VARB) is looking to recruit volunteers to help put an end to loneliness. 

Volunteer and support older and isolated people in Banstead 

Voluntary Action Reigate & Banstead (VARB) wants to make a change and reduce isolation, but we need your support as a volunteer.  

Volunteers make a huge difference by helping people stay connected and feel part of their local community.  

We are working alongside a variety of local organisations and encouraging more people to become a volunteer for older people in Banstead. 

Help us tackle social isolation and digital exclusion  

• Do you enjoy making new friends?  
• Can you talk for England?  
• Do you enjoy driving about?  
• Are you a whizz with a keyboard of tablet? 

What type of volunteering roles are on offer?  

We are actively looking for Befrienders, Tech buddies and Drivers who have an hour or two a week to support someone who is lonely and isolated. 

Find out about our latest volunteering roles by clicking on the opportunities below and if you are interested click on ‘Quick Enquiry’. 

To give you an insight as to what it is like being a volunteer Befriender, IT Buddy and Driver, take a look at Anne (Befriender, Margi (IT Buddy) and Bob’s (Driver) videos.

*Research by Age Concern UK