Wellbeing Volunteer – Memory Café

Keywords

18+ Befriending Dementia Care Older People Support Training Given

Description

To support people across the Romney Marsh who are affected by dementia.

To interact with people attending the café and help with refreshments.

Multi-Locations across the Marsh

• • Welcoming new and regular visitors and making them feel at ease.
• • Assisting with activities and refreshments where required.
• • Offering advice and information or signposting to the café leads.
  • There may be opportunities to lead activities or to take responsibility for particular areas.
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What rewards come with volunteering, and how does it create meaningful change?

Make a difference. Have a real positive affect on people.

Be part of our community. Feel part of something.

Meet people. Make new friends.

Learn new skills. Gain experience and knowledge.

Opportunity to become a Dementia Friend.

We are flexible whenever possible.

Requirements

This role will suit you if…

• You are understanding and friendly with a helpful nature
• You enjoy variety and meeting new people
• You are able to operate as part of a small team
• You are a good listener with strong verbal communication skills
• You have the ability to deal in a tactful and professional manner with confidential information and sensitive situations
• Training required: Induction, Dementia Friends, Safeguarding and Confidentiality