Volunteers

The concept of voluntary service is central to the Abbeyfield movement. We believe that local people have an essential part to play in helping older people in our community to live a more supported, fulfilling and secure life in their declining years.

We already have close to 100 volunteers giving some of their valuable time to Nonsuch Abbeyfield. However, we are always ready to welcome new faces, so as to spread the commitment, and to replace those loyal friends who feel that they have reached an age/stage of life when volunteering is no longer for them.

There are lots of worthwhile ways in which volunteers help us to make living in Abbeyfield extra special for our residents. Some make up the committees which govern and supervise the operations and ethos of the two houses. Others act as ‘shadows' and ‘house friends' , whose role is to provide pastoral support and friendship to individual residents, and to help enhance the ‘family' feel of the houses by extending the services provided by the housekeeper and other staff.

We have a well-defined and detailed volunteer support infrastructure for our houses, which means that volunteers can make a contribution in a variety of ways, depending on their interests and available time. Where necessary, training can be provided to help volunteers develop their skills or take on more challenging roles.

If you are interested in joining our volunteer team, rest assured that you will be most welcome, and that there will be a vacancy to meet most aspirations. You can find out which volunteer roles we are currently hoping to fill by clicking on the relevant News link on our Homepage.

Our Volunteer Coordinator is Susanna Walker. You can get in touch to find out more by telephoning her on 020 8642 8597, or by e-mailing to volunteer@abbeyfieldcheam.co.uk.

Nonsuch Abbeyfield is a not for profit organisation. We are affiliated to The Abbeyfield Society, but are independent and run our own affairs. Regulators: Industrial and Provident Society 21620R; Housing Corporation H2118 Office: The Old House, Mongers Lane, Epsom Road, Ewell, Surrey KT17 1JZ