Session Support Volunteer

5 months ago


WestonsuperMare, United Kingdom Alive Activities Full time

**THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEER POSITION.**

Alive is an award-winning charity dedicated to improving the quality of life of older people. We envision a world where older people live lives full of joy, meaning and connection.

**Role title: Session Support Volunteer**

**Location**:
Lawrence Rd, BS22 6TU, Worle, Weston-super-Mare

**Time**:
Tuesdays

10:15 - 12:15

1:45 - 4:15

**Purpose of the role**:Supporting older participants and those living with dementia to engage with nature-based and reflective activities and each other during ‘Wellbeing in Nature’ sessions at Stanley's Garden, Worle

**What you will be doing**:

- Helping set up resources and materials for activities
- Supporting participants socially and with nature-based activities
- Passing on any queries or issues to project leaders
- Helping us create a warm, welcoming atmosphere
- Focus lies on improving participants’ wellbeing
- Helping pack away at the end of a session

**What you could get out of it**:

- The good feeling of making someone’s day better
- Connecting with the local community and meeting other like-minded volunteers
- Learning/improving your gardening and social skills and learning more about the connection between nature and wellbeing
- Learning more about dementia and other illnesses and disabilities
- Experiencing the benefits of mindfully spending time in nature
- Exercise and spending time outside
- A sense of pride from helping to make a difference
- A reference or job experience

**Please note: We have more gardening support volunteering roles in other locations in and around Bristol available. Please get in touch for more info.**

**Job Type**: Volunteer

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Stanley's Garden


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