Volunteer Physical Activity Mentor

Employer: Age UK Enfield

Location: Enfield, England, GB

Salary: Competitive salary

Job type: VOLUNTEER, On-Site

Posted: 2026-06-10T00:00:00Z

Sector: Healthcare

Job Description

Volunteering Opportunity Physical Activity Mentor What You’ll Do Support older people aged 65+ to become more physically active and achieve personal wellbeing goals through one-to-one mentoring. You'll provide encouragement, motivation, and practical support to help someone make positive lifestyle changes over a 12-week programme. You will: · Meet with an older person regularly to build a supportive mentoring relationship · Help them identify a wellbeing or physical activity goal · Work together to create achievable steps and milestones · Encourage and motivate them to stay active and overcome barriers · Review progress and celebrate achievements · Signpost to local activities and opportunities where appropriate · Maintain accurate records of mentoring sessions Skills You’ll Use or Develop · Communication and active listening · Motivation and mentoring skills · Confidence supporting behaviour change · Understanding of healthy ageing and physical activity · Organisation and record keeping · Problem-solving and goal setting Time Commitment Minimum 2 hours per week Flexible weekdays between 9:00am and 5:00pm Location: Enfield Please note this role may involve visiting individuals in their homes, as well as meeting them in public and community settings. Reports to: Communities in Motion Manager

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