The multi-award winning Ageing Well Project offers 10 different activities throughout Edinburgh to help those aged 50 years and over to get active and stay that way.
One of the secrets of the project’s ongoing success is that our activities are led or supported by trained volunteers who are older people themselves. Those who volunteer with Ageing Well, in many cases, enjoy the experience so much they continue to contribute their time and energy to the project for many years. After initial training some volunteers choose to remain with one activity, others expand their involvement with Ageing Well and support several activities throughout the week.
If you are an older adult (50+) and would like to help others become active, stay active and achieve more, please contact Brendan Brodie for an informal chat, without obligation, to find out more about volunteering with the Ageing Well Team on 0131 458 2185 or via brendanbrodie@edinburghleisure.co.uk.
“When you become a volunteer with Ageing Well, it benefits the organisation but it also benefits you in many ways. One person can make a difference but when this is multiplied it can be life changing for both volunteers and participants.” Mrs G., Ageing Well volunteer (since 2002)
“The Ageing Well volunteer walk leaders were so enthusiastic and inspirational that I have volunteered to be a walk leader myself. Ageing Well groups are a great way to keep fit, make new friends and have FUN!” Mrs M., Ageing Well volunteer (since April 2012)
