Memory Club Group Volunteer
You will be redirected to the Community Action Northants website to express your interest.
- Assist staff to set up and clear away venue
- Meet and greet attendees
- Make refreshments
- Interact with group members both Carers and those living with Dementia during activities
- Activities include crafts, games, seated exercises and quizes
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What benefits a volunteer will get:
- Being part of a lively and supportive social group and
- Helping people to live well with dementia
- Build confidence and develop new skills
Why volunteer's are needed:
Many people can feel anxious about attending a group being met by a friendly face helps help put people at ease and to make the group a welcoming supportive environment.
What skills do I need?
Have some knowledge of Dementia, this can be lived experience enables a volunteer to understand and fully support both the Carers and those living with Dementia within the group.
- Empathy
- Able to talk to all members and non-judgmental
- Any specialist interests e.g. art, craft, quizzes, exercise would be valuable to support staff and attendees with group activities
Location
This opportunity is available Countywide.
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
When: 29/07/2024 - 05/07/2025
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Volunteer commitment of 1 3 hour session per week either at
Burton Latimer, Corby, Daventry, Northampton, Oundle and Towcester
You will be redirected to the Community Action Northants website to express your interest.
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