Care in the autumn years

ABOUT US

GLASGOW’S GOLDEN GENERATION

Care in the autumn years…

 

Established in 1948 as Glasgow Old People’s Welfare Association (GOPWA), Glasgow’s Golden Generation is now Glasgow’s leading charity for the elderly.

Our charity aims to improve the quality of life of older adults in Glasgow through a variety of support services ranging from our 2 day care centres, clubs, community support, volunteering, befriending, digital inclusion and welfare services.

CARE IN THE AUTUMN YEARS

TACKLING LONELINESS & ISOLATION

Our unique befriending service matches socially isolated older adults with trained volunteers.

BENEFITS ADVICE

Our team of welfare advisers help older adults navigate the benefits system claiming on average an additional £4,000 in benefits for them.

STAYING CONNECTED

Keep connected with GGG through our dementia-friendly app offering interactive activities and services to enjoy at home.

DAY CARE CENTRES

We have 2 day care centres in the North/West and South/East of the city.

STAY IN TOUCH

Keep updated with what’s going on at GGG. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and updates on our services and events.

SUPPORT US

GET INVOLVED

NEXT STEPS

 
To volunteer with Glasgow’s Golden Generation you do not have to have any formal qualifications, nor do you need to have any previous volunteering experience. What you do need is an enthusiasm for the role and a willingness to make a difference to an older adult’s life.

We offer many different opportunities such as telephone befriending, centre support volunteers, volunteer drivers and much more.

If you’re interested in any of these opportunities, please complete the volunteer registration form and send it back to us.

STAY CONNECTED

HELP GETTING ONLINE

Our Digital Cafés provide the opportunity to learn more about your device whilst making new friends.

PARTNERSHIP WORKING

Whatever your requirements, get in touch with our Digital Inclusion Team who will work with you to provide bespoke solutions.

WEEKLY FRIDAY 11AM BLETHER

Join us and keep in touch with our weekly catch up every Friday over Zoom