Social activities

Visitors enjoying social activities at a WRVS club

WRVS clubs give older people opportunities to meet up with old friends and make new ones. Sometimes held in WRVS centres but often in other places, like village halls, they offer a range of activities and events that bring people together in varied and active ways.


Community centres and cafés

Community centres and cafés

Our community centres offer a place to meet up with friends and take part in activities.

Information centres and cafés

Information centres and cafés

A warm and welcoming environment to find out information on services for older people in their local area.

Lunch clubs

Lunch clubs

A great place to meet, have lunch and catch up with friends.

Social centres and community clubs

Social centres and community clubs

Socical centres and community clubs can be at the heart of the community for older people.

Our real life stories

WRVS touches the lives of older people all across Britain

  • Leyla's story

    Leyla's story

    “I’m doing the Duke of Edinburgh Award and wanted to gain some experience in the area that I want to work.”

    Watch Leyla's story

  • Robert Compton

    Phyllis, Pod and Carole’s stories

    Phyllis is normally looked after by Pod, and when he had a stay in hospital she knew they would need help – Volunteer Carole was able to offer them practical help at home.

      Read Phyllis, Pod and Carole’s stories

More real life stories

Find your local
WRVS services

Enter a postcode or town to find local services from WRVS.

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Help make Britain a
great place to grow old

We are a charity on
a mission.

Find out about us Penny - Community Gardener

More about volunteering

To find out more about volunteering, call our volunteer team on 0845 601 4670 or register your interest in becoming a volunteer.

Help raise funds
for WRVS

Support our work with
older people.

Become a fundraiser Noreen and Vera dancing

Staying connected

Does technology play a part in keeping older people younger and part of their community?