Activity Group Volunteer
3 weeks ago
Action for Family Carers makes a positive difference to the lives of all Carers by providing valued, high quality support services in times of need.
This role involves supporting people with dementia within an activity group setting. You will be working as part of a friendly team of volunteers overseen by our Group Coordinator. The role includes 1:1 support such as chatting with our clients, helping them to gain as much out of the activities as possible. In the morning we concentrate on physical activities such as seated chair exercises and games. A reasonable level of mobility would be helpful. In the afternoons we focus on cognitive stimulation such as puzzles, quizzes and mind stimulating games so we are more sedentary. Other things you may be asked to help with could be helping with refreshments or helping our clients move around the hall. If you have any particular skills such a craft, music etc. we would be very happy to try and utilise them at our groups.During this time of covid we require all of our volunteers to wear masks (provided by us), practise hand hygiene and keep a distance from our clients and each other. There may also be some light cleaning duties throughout the sessions
Skills• Enthusiasm• Good listening and communication skills• Ability to work as a member of a team• Flexibility of approach to all tasks• An awareness of the problems caused by disability• A willingness to undertake training for the role
Action for Family Carers offers a rewarding, satisfying role with ongoing training and development in a supportive environment.
The Activity Group runs am 10am - 12.30pm and pm 1 - 3.30pm. Volunteers are currently needed to help at the pm session
Location St Andrew\'s Church
The Stow
Harlow
Essex
CM20 3AF
Mid and South Essex Hospitals Foundation Trust
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