What does an Information Champion do?
As an Information Champion you’ll help to spread the word about Independent Age by distributing our information guides, leaflets and posters in your local community. You can choose when and how often you volunteer – we value every effort, no matter how small, and understand that personal commitments can vary. So, if you have a little spare time, you can help older people in financial hardship get information on the issues that matter most – money, housing and care.
Already an Information Champion?
If you have any queries or need support take a look at our frequently asked questions.
Do you need any experience for this role?
No specific experience is required. You’ll just need to order our publications and share them within your community. You can easily order materials through our website or by contacting our Helpline. We'll send you a welcome email with more details once you've signed up.
We’ll keep you updated as we produce new advice guides and share useful suggestions to help you with your volunteering role. And if you need support, you can contact us by email or phone at any time.
How do I become an Information Champion?
It’s quick and easy to join us as an Information Champion. We just need a few basic details and, as long as you’re over 18, you’ll receive a welcome email. Then you’ll be ready to order some publications and start volunteering whenever it suits you. If you have any questions before signing up, email us at volunteering@independentage.org or call us on 020 7050 6560.
I’m already an Information Champion
If you’re already volunteering with us, thank you! Here’s a bit more information to help with your role or refresh your memory if you’ve taken a break. And if you haven’t joined us yet but want more of an idea about what’s involved, have a look at the frequently asked questions below.
How do I order advice guides, leaflets and posters?
Take a look at our publications webpage and decide what you’d like to order. You’ll need to set up an account using your email address and a password for your first order, then you can log in whenever you need more copies. You can also contact our Helpline if that’s easier.
Who should I contact if I have any questions?
Email informationchampions@independentage.org or call us on 020 7050 6560 if you need support at any time.
Where can I distribute information?
Anywhere in your local community – libraries, community centres, GP surgeries, or places of worship are good places to start. Or you could ask for permission to display them on notice boards in shops, cafes, post offices, or other public places.
Do I need to tell you what I’m doing?
You don’t need to keep us updated but we’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback about the role and how it’s working for you.
Will there be any training?
No training is needed for this role, but we are happy to help if you have any suggestions of how we could help while you’re volunteering with us.
Can I contact you with my ideas for the role?
We would welcome your thoughts about the role, and your ideas for how it could be developed and improved in the future. Just email us and we’ll be in touch.
Can I claim expenses?
As you’ll normally be volunteering in your local area we wouldn’t expect you to have any additional costs. If there are exceptional circumstances we could consider requests but you would need to contact us in advance.
I no longer want to volunteer, what do I do?
We understand that circumstances change, so if you need to stop volunteering just email us and we will update our records.
Other volunteering roles
Help us make sure that our information and advice is useful and relevant for people in later life.
If you’re aged 65 or over, share your story to help us raise awareness of financial hardship in later life in the media.
Other ways to get involved
Help us speak to decision makers about the issues that matter to older people.
Contact us
Email informationchampions@independentage.org or call us on 020 7050 6560 if you need support at any time.