Dementia Support Group Volunteer
Dementia Support Group Volunteer
Posted for Veterans Dementia Support UK
Posted by Isle of Wight Volunteer Centre
You will be redirected to the Isle of Wight Volunteer Centre website to express your interest.
To support veterans living with dementia and their families or carers by helping create a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment within support groups and social activities.
Volunteers will encourage participation, reduce social isolation, promote well-being, and help veterans maintain meaningful social connections within their community.
What skills do I need?
- Welcome veterans, carers and family members attending the group.
- Assist with setting up and tidying away group activities and refreshments.
- Provide companionship and friendly conversation to veterans attending sessions.
- Encourage participation in activities appropriate to individual interests and abilities.
- Support group discussions and reminiscence activities, particularly those linked to military service and life experiences
- . Assist in creating a relaxed, respectful and inclusive atmosphere.
Location
This opportunity has no specific location e.g. can be carried out anywhere.
Details
- Diversity and equal opportunities policy
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- Child Protection
- Complaints Policy
- Confidentially Policy
- DBS check required
- Ex Offenders
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
- Written role description
When is this role available?
When: 31/10/2026 - 31/10/2027
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Initially twice a month to get the group established and then if enough volunteers we would meet more often depending on the numbers attending and need
You will be redirected to the Isle of Wight Volunteer Centre website to express your interest.
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