The amount of time volunteers are expected to give is decided by mutual agreement between the volunteer and a representative of their Abbeyfield society If you're considering volunteering your services to your local Abbeyfield society, you'll no doubt have a few questions for us They get to put their skills to good use and have the opportunity to learn new ones; they devote their spare time to a worthy cause; they get to become a part of a caring team, and they get to take pleasure in helping our residents to enjoy a comfortable, fulfilling life