As a Side by Side volunteer you will enable people living with dementia to keep doing the things they love.
You will enable them to stay connected in their communities and build their confidence to stay active and engaged in social and recreational activities.
What you’ll be doing:
• Participating in activities you share an interest in with a person with dementia to help them to keep doing the things they love – or pick up new ones!
• To give advice to people living with dementia and signpost them to services to enable them to live well
• Assisting and supporting people living with dementia
• Communicating regularly with the coordinator and/or lead volunteers
Skills
This role will suit you if you:
• Want to support, enable and empower people living with dementia
• Are a good verbal communicator with great listening skills, especially face to face
• Are happy volunteering on your own and keeping in touch with your team
• Can provide a committed, flexible approach and who is willing to learn
Details
- Accessibility
- Data Protection policy
- DBS check required
- Equal opportunities policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
training (as appropriate), buddying (as appropriate), role manager, regular meetings - Suitable for under 18s
Over 16 - Training provided
elearning, face to face ( as appropriate to role) - Volunteer induction
- Volunteer policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 14/05/2018
End Date: 01/01/2024
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Evening | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Availability Details
1+ hours per week for at least 6 months.
Location
This opportunity is available Countywide.
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