Dementia Activity & Carer Support Volunteer

Description


We are recruiting volunteers to support the delivery of our weekly Musical Memories Singing Circle live music sessions for people living with dementia and their care partners. This may include supporting a small group of attendees or even more 1:1 support in the session.

Dementia and Carer Support

As a Dementia Activity & Carer Support Volunteer, you will help us create a welcoming and inclusive session for people living with dementia and unpaid carers.

Our Stockton group brings together our Woodland Whisperers nature-based activities with our existing dementia and carer drop-in, so no two sessions are quite the same.

Your role may include:

  • Welcoming people living with dementia and carers and helping everyone feel comfortable and included.
  • Chatting with members and providing friendly companionship.
  • Supporting people to take part in a range of activities at their own pace.
  • Helping with Woodland Whisperers activities inspired by nature, the outdoors and the changing seasons.
  • Supporting games, quizzes, reminiscence, creative activities, music and other activities according to the interests of the group.
  • Spending time talking and listening to carers while the person they support takes part in activities.
  • Helping with refreshments, setting up activities and tidying away.
  • Working alongside the Young At Heart team and other volunteers to respond flexibly to what people need from the session.

Volunteers are also welcome to bring their own interests, ideas and skills to the group.

No previous experience of dementia, caring or health and social care is required. Guidance and support will be provided by our experienced team.

Useful skills include:

  • Good communication and listening skills.
  • An ability to engage comfortably with both people living with dementia and unpaid carers.
  • An ability to encourage participation without putting pressure on people.
  • A willingness to get involved with a varied range of activities.
  • An ability to adapt your communication and approach to different people and situations.
  • An ability to work as part of a team and follow appropriate safeguarding procedures and boundaries.

An interest in nature, gardening, wildlife, crafts, music or other activities is very welcome, but you certainly don’t need to be an expert.

We are looking for volunteers who are:

  • Friendly, warm and approachable.
  • Patient, understanding and non-judgemental.
  • Comfortable chatting and listening to people.
  • Happy to join in and have a go at different activities.
  • Flexible and able to respond to the different needs and interests within the group.
  • Respectful of people’s individual choices, abilities and experiences.
  • Reliable and willing to attend regularly.
  • Inclusive and able to help everyone feel part of the group.
  • Willing to learn and take guidance from the Young At Heart team.

You don’t need specialist dementia knowledge or particular activity skills. Enthusiasm, kindness, curiosity and a genuine enjoyment of spending time with people are much more important.

We are looking for volunteers who are:

  • Friendly, warm and approachable.
  • Patient, understanding and non-judgemental.
  • Comfortable chatting and listening to people.
  • Happy to join in and have a go at different activities.
  • Flexible and able to respond to the different needs and interests within the group.
  • Respectful of people’s individual choices, abilities and experiences.
  • Reliable and willing to attend regularly.
  • Inclusive and able to help everyone feel part of the group.
  • Willing to learn and take guidance from the Young At Heart team.

You don’t need specialist dementia knowledge or particular activity skills. Enthusiasm, kindness, curiosity and a genuine enjoyment of spending time with people are much more important.


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