If you love meeting new people and want to support people affected by dementia in your area, then we may have just the volunteer role for you!
As a Group Support Volunteer, you’ll support and encourage people affected by dementia to engage in activities and socialise with others in a group setting. A friendly face at the group, you’ll welcome and talk to people affected by dementia to help them feel comfortable and make sure they’re offered refreshments. You’ll also help set up and tidy away at the end of the group.
Your involvement in this role will ensure people affected by dementia are able to meet others in a similar situation, access the support and information they need and enjoy meaningful activities.
The Memory Café runs on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 2pm - 3:45pm. It takes place in the
Methodist Church Hall
Fore Street
Bovey Tracey
Newton Abbot
TQ13 9AD
The role will require the lifting and setting up of table and chairs at the hall and putting them away after the session.
We are really keen to enrol volunteers to support service users with a range of activities to aid memory and cognitive stimulation. These might include music, gentle exercise, art and creative activities, word and number games and more. Anyone with experience in these areas or a willingness to support people living with dementia to access, engage in and enjoy these activities would be encouraged to apply. Volunteers would need to be able to commit most sessions to promote continuity and positive relationship building.
Interested? To apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' button at the bottom of the page.
You’ll be great for the role if:
- You have good verbal communication and listening skills
- You enjoy meeting new people and being part of a team
- You are aware of or are willing to learn about dementia and its impact on people
- You can demonstrate empathy and compassion
- You are over the age of 16
If you find completing online applications difficult, please don't let this stop you from applying....please call or email us and we can support you with the application process. You can contact the Volunteering Recruitment Team by emailing [email protected] or call on 0300 222 5706