Age NI Day Centre Volunteers

Age NI provides care on a daily basis to hundreds of older people in Northern Ireland. Age NI's day centre's are seeking regular as well as casual Volunteers to join them in caring for older people.

Day Centres for older people (without dementia)

Ballynahinch

Ballynahinch Day Centre
Grove House, 76 Antrim Road, Ballynahinch BT24 8AN
Open: Monday to Friday

Belfast

Skainos Day Centre
Skainos, 239 Newtownards Road, Belfast BT4 1AF
Open: Monday to Friday

Ballyoran Centre (outreach)
Ballyoran Centre, 30 Rossneath Gardens, Ballybeen, BT16 0UN
Open: Monday

Belvoir Centre (outreach)
Belvoir Activity Centre, Belvoir Drive, Belfast, BT8 7DT
Open: Wednesday

Braniel Centre (outreach)
Braniel Community Centre, Warren Grove, Belfast, BT5 7JN
Open: Friday

Dunmurry

Anna House Day Centre
Dunmurry Office Park, Dunmurry BT17 0AJ
Open: Monday to Friday

Portaferry

Portaferry Day Centre 
Portaferry Resource Centre, Ann Street, Portaferry BT22 1LX
Open: Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Day Centres for older people with Dementia

Ballyclare

Ballyclare Day Centre
Town Hall, The Square, Main Street, Ballyclare, BT39 9BB
Open: Monday - Wednesday

Castlewellan

Castlewellan Day Centre
4 Dublin Road, Castlewellan, BT31 9AG
Open: Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Lisburn

Laurelhill Day Centre
Laurelhill House, 1A Ballymacash Park, Lisburn, BT28 3EX 
Open: Monday - Friday

Shockingly, more than half of older people tell us that loneliness is a major problem. These feelings can be triggered by the loss of someone close, for others it can be the impact of their caring responsibilities or the loss of mobility and independence through ill health.

That's why it’s so important to have safe, comfortable spaces where older people are supported to stay involved, remain active and where their contribution is valued. Age NI day centres provide these spaces and can be a lifeline to many older people. Many clients come for the company and activities. Some attend to take a break from their caring responsibilities at home. Others are dealing with the impact of relationship breakdowns or bereavement.

Age NI day centre staff and volunteers collect clients from their home, travel with them on the bus to the centre and spend time with them, chatting over meals and activities, until it’s time to return home. They leave their troubles at the door, if only for a few hours, and have the time and space to enjoy the company of others.

What skills or qualities do I need to have?
•Good Communication Skills;
•An empathy with older people;
•Ability to work in a team;
•Reliability and trustworthiness;
•An interest in participating in activities with older people.

 What is in it for me?
•Social interaction and a chance to develop friendships;
•Gain experience in a career path;
•Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses.