Age Friendly Ambassador

Age Friendly Ambassador - Ashford Ashford Kent Volunteer Centre Involve

Help make Ashford a place where people of all ages can live well, feel valued and stay connected.

As an Ambassador, you will use your interests, experiences and networks to promote positive ageing, challenge ageism and share insights from your community. There are no set tasks - you choose how you'd like to be involved. As part of the role, we'll invite you to share a simple monthly snapshot of anything you've been involved in to help us understand what's happening in communities and make sure your experiences and ideas shape the Age Friendly programme.

Your contribution helps ensure older people's voices are heard and supports the development of Age Friendly Communities across Kent.

Administration,Community Work,Campaigning & Lobbying

Listening, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Talking To Others

This is a flexible role with no set activities. Ambassadors choose what fits their interests, skills and the time they want to give. Examples include:

• Promoting positive messages about ageing in your community, workplace or networks.
• Sharing local insights and lived experience with the Age Friendly Communities team and Partner organisations to help shape local priorities.
• Encouraging older people to take part in consultations, campaigns or community conversations.
• Supporting local Age Friendly initiatives or campaigns in a way that feels comfortable to you.
• Connecting with others and raising awareness of what makes places welcoming and accessible for all ages.

We deeply value our volunteers and the time, energy and insight they bring and want every Ambassador to feel supported, appreciated and confident in their role. All Age Friendly Ambassadors will receive:

• An Age Friendly Handbook and Ambassador badge
• Mandatory introductory training to get you started
• Opportunities for further optional training and sessions
• Reimbursement of agreed out-of-pocket expenses, such as travel costs.
• Invitations to Ambassador meetings and volunteer events
• A regular volunteer newsletter with updates and opportunities
• Support from a designated Volunteer Co-ordinator
• References for future roles, if you would like them.

This role is very flexible with no set hours. You can give as much or as little time as you wish, and fit the role around your existing commitments. Some Ambassadors take part occasionally, while others get more involved - it's entirely up to you.

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Across the whole of Ashford borough

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• Application Form
• References
• Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

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