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Volunteer at National Older People's Day
Organisation Details
Inspired Taskforce
Sub theme: Health and Wellbeing, Mental Health, Older people
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: The Inspired Taskforce began as a small but determined initiative focused on addressing growing challenges faced by older residents in our communities. As neighbourhoods became less age-friendly, our mission was clear: “Creating a better world for older people”. Initially the campaigning arm of the Inspired Peoples Project (2014–2020). In 2021, the Taskforce became a fully independent CIC from Levenshulme Inspire, a significant milestone that brought opportunities and challenges.
Without financial aid, we worked tirelessly to keep the project running. COVID-19 brought new difficulties for us as an organisation and for our members. Instead of stopping, we chose to step up and respond creatively to the needs of our community. During the pandemic, we launched several vital initiatives, including Meal Buddies on Wheels , Digital Inclusion Projects , and a Phone Tree Service; Delivery service . These services reached over 1000 individuals in our key areas. As COVID restrictions eased, we responded to the surge in social needs by running socially-distanced groups & later expanding to other activities that promote connection and wellbeing.
Today, we are now a registered charity continuing to deliver impactful community projects & support services for older residents. Through social groups, advocacy, education, and care, we continue to create a better world for older people. We run activities six out of seven days a week, offering a wide range of sessions from chair-based dance exercise classes to book clubs, and digital skills sessions to Sunday lunches, and many more (see our website for more information). While our public-facing activities are well attended and appreciated, our staff members are committed to go the extra mile for our members, and in moments of compassion, care, and responsibility they go beyond their official duties. In fact, we’ve provided home & health support to several members showing how we go beyond group activities to offer practical, day-to-day help. These impactful interventions improve quality of life, independence, and personal safety for those who often struggle to manage alone.
The Inspired Taskforce leads community campaigns that promote wellbeing and civic engagement. In 2025, we launched a Healthy Lifestyle Initiative & begun a Fly-Tipping Campaign. Through these initiatives, we continue to empower older people to take an active role in improving their community and enhancing their wellbeing.
Through our work, we continue to grow in numbers, and we have built recognition built on care, trust, and meaningful human connection.
Without financial aid, we worked tirelessly to keep the project running. COVID-19 brought new difficulties for us as an organisation and for our members. Instead of stopping, we chose to step up and respond creatively to the needs of our community. During the pandemic, we launched several vital initiatives, including Meal Buddies on Wheels , Digital Inclusion Projects , and a Phone Tree Service; Delivery service . These services reached over 1000 individuals in our key areas. As COVID restrictions eased, we responded to the surge in social needs by running socially-distanced groups & later expanding to other activities that promote connection and wellbeing.
Today, we are now a registered charity continuing to deliver impactful community projects & support services for older residents. Through social groups, advocacy, education, and care, we continue to create a better world for older people. We run activities six out of seven days a week, offering a wide range of sessions from chair-based dance exercise classes to book clubs, and digital skills sessions to Sunday lunches, and many more (see our website for more information). While our public-facing activities are well attended and appreciated, our staff members are committed to go the extra mile for our members, and in moments of compassion, care, and responsibility they go beyond their official duties. In fact, we’ve provided home & health support to several members showing how we go beyond group activities to offer practical, day-to-day help. These impactful interventions improve quality of life, independence, and personal safety for those who often struggle to manage alone.
The Inspired Taskforce leads community campaigns that promote wellbeing and civic engagement. In 2025, we launched a Healthy Lifestyle Initiative & begun a Fly-Tipping Campaign. Through these initiatives, we continue to empower older people to take an active role in improving their community and enhancing their wellbeing.
Through our work, we continue to grow in numbers, and we have built recognition built on care, trust, and meaningful human connection.
Description of role: Volunteer at National Older People's Day 🌟
Monday 28th September | 10:00am – 5:00pm | St. Mary's Church Hall, St Mary of the Angels & St Clare, Elbow Street, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3PY.
We're looking for 16 proactive volunteers who are always up for the next thing, ready to roll their sleeves up, meet incredible people, and be part of something genuinely big.
What's happening? National Older People's Day is a full afternoon celebrating the over-50s who've shaped our community. Speeches from us, local councillors and the Lord Mayor kick things followed by chair dance and Tai Chi demonstrations, food and live music. Health and wellbeing organisations — Big Life Group, Voiceability, Carbon Co-op, the NHS and more — will be there all day offering information and support.
What you'll be doing?
Helping set up the venue from 10am — chairs, tables, getting everything ready.
Working in pairs on a table, making refreshments and looking after our guests.
Getting people up and dancing (yes, really — it's the best bit- but its not compulsary!)
Packing down and wrapping up by 5pm.
Full shifts run 10am–5pm, but if that's too long we can split it: 10am–1pm or 2pm–5pm — just let us know what works.
Why it's a great one to say yes to?
7 hours in a single day towards your Stellify Award
A rare chance to actually talk to councillors, the Lord Mayor, and reps from major local organisations — the kind of networking you don't get handed twice
You'll be surrounded by people with incredible stories. Over-50s get overlooked and stereotyped all the time — spend an afternoon with them and that cliché falls apart fast
Food's on us, and honestly, it's just a really good afternoon
You'll walk away having been part of something that actually mattered to the people in it
Sound like your kind of afternoon? Get in touch to grab your spot.
Have a browse of our Instagram, it'll give you a real sense of who we are: https://www.instagram.com/inspiredtaskforce/
Monday 28th September | 10:00am – 5:00pm | St. Mary's Church Hall, St Mary of the Angels & St Clare, Elbow Street, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3PY.
We're looking for 16 proactive volunteers who are always up for the next thing, ready to roll their sleeves up, meet incredible people, and be part of something genuinely big.
What's happening? National Older People's Day is a full afternoon celebrating the over-50s who've shaped our community. Speeches from us, local councillors and the Lord Mayor kick things followed by chair dance and Tai Chi demonstrations, food and live music. Health and wellbeing organisations — Big Life Group, Voiceability, Carbon Co-op, the NHS and more — will be there all day offering information and support.
What you'll be doing?
Helping set up the venue from 10am — chairs, tables, getting everything ready.
Working in pairs on a table, making refreshments and looking after our guests.
Getting people up and dancing (yes, really — it's the best bit- but its not compulsary!)
Packing down and wrapping up by 5pm.
Full shifts run 10am–5pm, but if that's too long we can split it: 10am–1pm or 2pm–5pm — just let us know what works.
Why it's a great one to say yes to?
7 hours in a single day towards your Stellify Award
A rare chance to actually talk to councillors, the Lord Mayor, and reps from major local organisations — the kind of networking you don't get handed twice
You'll be surrounded by people with incredible stories. Over-50s get overlooked and stereotyped all the time — spend an afternoon with them and that cliché falls apart fast
Food's on us, and honestly, it's just a really good afternoon
You'll walk away having been part of something that actually mattered to the people in it
Sound like your kind of afternoon? Get in touch to grab your spot.
Have a browse of our Instagram, it'll give you a real sense of who we are: https://www.instagram.com/inspiredtaskforce/
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Event Planning, Oral Communication Skills, Practical Skills
Are volunteer expenses available?: No
Duration of role: One day / week only
Start date:
End date:
Opportunity times: Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 3
Location:
747 Stockport Road, Levenshulme, Manchester
Manchester
M19 3AR