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OverviewThe Age UK Norfolk Welfare Benefit team helps boost the income of older people so they can afford the care and support they require to remain independent. In the year to March 2020 Age UK Norfolk helped people claim 4,655,170 in benefits. Welfare Benefit volunteers can visit older people in their own homes and care homes, or assist via telephone or video call, by helping them complete forms for benefits such as attendance allowance and blue badge parking permits.Role purposeThe main purpose is to help older people find out if they have any benefit entitlement.Time commitmentFlexible hours between Monday to Friday 9 am and 5 pm.About the organisationAge UK Norfolk is an independent, local charity. They have 75 years'' experience of supporting older people and their families living in Norfolk. They raise their own funds and fundraise locally to provide vital services across the county. Their relationship with other Age UK charities allows them to share knowledge and expertise, and to actively promote the wellbeing of older people through collective national and local campaigning.They are proud to be making Norfolk a great place to grow older.How to applyIf you are interested in this role and would like to apply or would like more information, contact the Volunteer Hub at Merchants'' Place E: [email protected]: 01263 519454Alternatively, you can complete an online registration form and your details will be sent to us directly. A link for the form can be found on our Volunteer Hub page on our website.#J-18808-Ljbffr