...Rachael Ann Nisbet Purpose This paper aims to share information on the work of Larkhall and District Volunteer Group (LDVG), the importance and value of our volunteers and the benefits of volunteering in older age. Design/methodology/approach The work took place at LDVG’s centre in Larkhall...

... Limited Licensed re-use rights only Older adult Aging Well-being Resilience Volunteer Volunteer role Social distancing Pandemic Before the pandemic, volunteerism was an essential source of socialization and meaningful engagement that supported many older adults’ physical and emotional...