Day Centre Volunteer

To help older people maintain their dignity and independence by assisting at our Day Centre on Mondays, helping to provide a friendly atmosphere for older people to meet and enjoy each other’s company.

What a Day Centre Helper volunteer does:

• Establish, maintain, and develop relationships with users within the centre
• Aid with domestic tasks including serving hot drinks and meals.
• Report any concerns about the safety, health, or well-being of service users
• Helps and support older people to participate in a range of activities

To provide social interaction and stimulation. Activities can include Current Affairs, Quizzes, Arts & Crafts, Knitting and Bingo.

Applicants will only be contacted if they are successful!

PLEASE COMPLETE APPLICATION FORM via this link Https://www.ageuk.org.uk/ealing/get-involved/volunteering/

What skills do I need?

Personal qualities most suited to this role:

• A liking for and empathy with older people
• Understands the need for confidentiality
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Reliability and trustworthiness
• An interest in developing activities for older people

Location

This opportunity has no specific location e.g. can be carried out anywhere.