Activity / Friendship Group Volunteer

Why we need you:

You'll play a key role in enabling people living with dementia to engage in meaningful activities within a group setting and to socialise with others in a welcoming, relaxed and supportive environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Helping to set up the room and tidying away at the end of the group.

• Preparing and distributing refreshments.

• Welcoming and talking to people living with dementia.

• Assisting people living with dementia to engage in activities.

• This role doesn’t involve providing personal care or giving advice or guidance.

Skills

This role will suit you if you:

• Have good verbal communication and listening skills.

• Enjoy meeting new people and being part of a team.

• Are aware of or are interested in learning about dementia and its impact on people.

• Can demonstrate empathy and compassion.

What we need from you:

To ensure the safety and security of people with dementia we ask for:

• Two references and proof of identity.

• Essential learning to complete before starting your role will take about two and a half days.

• To put the role into practice most effectively and to ensure a consistent service for people living with dementia this role is recommended to continue for at least 3 months.

• You will need to complete an enhanced without barred list DBS or Access NI check, in line with the legal requirements.

A criminal record will not necessarily stop you being able to carry out this role.