With a little help from my friends…

If you don’t need support at the present time, perhaps you could spare a little time to help someone who does?

Friends of V for Life are vegan or vegetarian people who work voluntarily to help raise awareness of the charity and its work. You can really help us to make a difference to someone’s life! Please complete the form by clicking on the “sign up now” button and we will send you a welcome pack. We will then approach you for help in the areas that you have indicated are of interest to you.

Become a champion for older vegans and vegetarians and take V for Life Challenge!

Want to make a real difference for older vegans and vegetarians? Join the V for Life Challenge – a simple yet powerful way to advocate for better support, choices, and respect for those in later life who choose a compassionate diet. By completing five key actions, you’ll earn recognition as a V for Life Champion – a leader in creating change for older veg*ns in your community. This is an additional optional challenge for Friends who wish to become more involved, and are in a position to complete the 5 steps.

How to become one of our Friends

If you are interested in becoming a Friend please complete an application form or contact us and we’ll send you a paper copy in the post. Once we receive your form, you will receive a pack and a free gift welcoming you to the charity!

Your 5 steps to becoming a V for Life Champion

Join our Friends Facebook Group

Once you have applied to be a volunteer, stay connected with like-minded advocates and share your progress. Search for “Friends of V for Life-a private group for all registered VfL volunteers” and we will add you to the group.

Introduce yourself to your local library

Help spread awareness by ensuring they display resources to support older veg*ns.

Put up display materials

Place posters or leaflets in key locations to help spread the word.

Reach out to a local veg*n group, MP, and care home

Start conversations and advocate for more inclusive food options.

Celebrate and share

Let us know once you’ve completed your steps, and we’ll recognise you as an official V for Life Champion!

Why take the challenge?

Older vegans and vegetarians can face unique challenges, especially in care settings where their dietary choices might be overlooked. By taking these simple actions, you can help ensure that compassion doesn’t stop at later life.

Why our Friends volunteer for us.

“Too many voices are silent, but V for Life speaks loudly for these voices to be heard.”

Zofia, Friend of VfL

“I intend to follow a vegan diet for the rest of my life – and V for Life will help me do that.”

Paul, Friend of VfL

“Older vegans shouldn’t be forced into eating meat. Their wishes must be respected.”

Rory, Friend of VfL