Give a couple of hours. Change someone's week.
GalaActiveUK is built by people who care about their neighbours. Our volunteers make older adults in Hyde and Tameside feel welcome, included and part of something. You don't need any experience — just a bit of time and a warm way with people.
Ways you can help
Most volunteers give two hours at one meet-up a week. Pick what suits you — we'll fit around your life.
Welcomer
Greet people at the door, learn names and make sure nobody sits on their own. Perfect if you're naturally friendly.
Tea & refreshments
Keep the brews coming and the table tidy — often where the best conversations happen.
Activity helper
Lend a hand with quizzes, games, crafts, music or a gentle community walk.
Behind the scenes
Photos, social posts, phone calls, admin or helping with our planned Digital Confidence sessions.
How it works
1. Tell us about yourself
Fill in the short form below — it takes two minutes.
2. A friendly chat
Raymond will call or email you to talk through what suits you best.
3. Come along
Join a meet-up as a guest first, meet the team, then start when you're ready.
Meet-ups run Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12:00pm–2:00pm, and Saturday 10:30am–12:30pm, at venues across Hyde. Venues are confirmed with you before each meet-up.
Prefer to talk first?
That's absolutely fine — give us a ring or send an email and we'll have a friendly chat.
What you'll get back
- Good company and a proper cup of tea
- New friendships across Hyde and Tameside
- Experience for your CV or studies
- The feeling of knowing you made someone's day