YOPEY activities for care home residents

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YOPEY activities for care home residents During the pandemic, the charity YOPEY has taken its intergenerational services online. On this page

Our young volunteers compile activities for elderly care home residents to do, from crosswords to exercise routines. They also write letters to ease the isolation of lonely residents, act in free variety shows to entertain residents, and mark art to decorate care homes. Each of these other initiatives has its own page:
• Young people help by writing letters to care home residents


• YOPEY Virtual Variety Shows

• YOPEY art for care homes

05/10/2026

'SWEET' ELDERLY FRIENDS

Past YOPEY Befrienders talk about the 'sweet' friends they made in care homes 10 years ago, and how the experience helped them choose careers.

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05/10/2026

‘SWEET’ ELDERLY FRIENDS

Past YOPEY Befrienders talk about the ‘sweet’ friends they made in care homes 10 years ago, and how the experience helped them choose careers.

in . to residents many living with .

29/09/2026

STAR YOUNG VOLUNTEER

Blessing, 17, from a sixth-form in Nottinghamshire, is one of YOPEY’s Star Befrienders of 2026. Listen to what she has done to help elderly care home residents – many lonely and/or living with dementia. Well done Blessing, who hopes to be a surgeon.

20/08/2026

💙 Time Well Spent, Lives Well Lived 💙

Our incredible YOPEY Befrienders dedicate their time not just to training, but to truly making a difference in care homes. 🕰️➡️❤️

From learning how to support older people to spending precious moments chatting, laughing and engaging in activities, every second they give helps brighten a resident’s day. 🌟

Through friendship, kindness and connection, these young volunteers are proving that a little time can go a long way in improving the quality of life for care home residents.

Join us in celebrating their generous commitment! 👏💖



19/08/2026

INCLUSION

Sophie, who is a wheelchair user, is one of our most dedicated YOPEY Befrienders. She visited residents at the same care home for years.

19/08/2026

WHY I RECOMMEND VOLUNTEERING WITH YOPEY

Past YOPEY Befrienders talk about how they enjoyed making friends with elderly care home residents when they were teenagers, the stories they heard and the skills they learned, and how the experiences have influenced their lives since.

15/08/2026

Young people carry forward the skills they learned as YOPEY Befriender into their lives and careers…

11/08/2026

From making connections across generations to finding a lifelong purpose 💛

10 years ago, Elizabeth, Serena, and Sofia joined YOPEY and were trained to befriend lonely care home residents, many living with dementia.

Volunteering as YOPEY Befrienders for an hour a week during their sixth-form studies opened their eyes, built their confidence, and contributed to career decisions.

They are proof that youth volunteering can changes lives!

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Bury Road, Stradishall
Newmarket
CB88YN

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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+441440821654

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