Opportunity

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Ensuring the room is ready for the group meeting and helping to clear everything away after the session
• Assisting with the serving of refreshments
• Supporting the carer and person with dementia by engaging with light social activities (for example, board games, arts and crafts etc.) 
• Talking and listening to people with memory loss/dementia with their carers, and encouraging the group members to share their experiences where appropriate  

Skills:

No specific experience needed. We would love to hear from you if you are:  

• A friendly people person who is patient and is a good listener  
• Interested in supporting people with mild to moderate memory loss, and keen to learn about dementia and how it can affect people’s lives   
• Punctual and reliable  

Training:

• The volunteer will have an induction session, including our mandatory (online) training on Adult Safeguarding Awareness.
• All the tasks the volunteer is asked to complete will be explained, and the Session Facilitator will be on hand to answer any queries and be present to support the volunteer.
• Report any concerns about safeguarding or other needs you observe to our Session Facilitator as appropriate  

Additional information:

• Volunteers are covered by Community Resource’s insurance while volunteering with us.
• Volunteers must be 18 or over. There is no upper age limit.