Dementia Meeting Centre Volunteer

3 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Alive Activities Full time

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEER ROLE.**

Alive is a charity dedicated to improving the quality of life of people living with dementia and their carers. We envision a world where everyone can live a life full of joy, meaning and connection. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us

**Role title: Dementia Meeting Centre Volunteer**

**Purpose of the role**:

- To support meeting centre members with dementia and their carers to enjoy sessions
- Engage participants in chat & activities
- To help develop a warm and friendly meeting centre community

**What you will be doing**:

- Welcoming members
- Helping staff set up and carry out activities
- Offering a friendly face and listening ear
- Making and serving refreshments
- Supporting people on trips and at events
- Giving people information about other services
- Helping clear away after sessions

**Locations and times**:
**Tuesdays, 9:30am - 12:30pm or 12:30pm - 3:30pm **(some flexibility)

Christ Church Parish Hall, Parish Office,

57 North St,

Downend, Bristol BS16 5SG

**Our expectations**:

- You feel comfortable being with older people, some of whom have mild to moderate dementia
- You are willing to learn about dementia
- You will attend Alive’s dementia training and other relevant training
- You are reliable and communicate your availability
- You agree to an enhanced DBS check

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

- Connecting with your local community & supporting vulnerable groups
- Meeting new people (participants and volunteers)
- Being involved in fun activities - games, crafts, day trips, events - acitivities vary
- Learning more about supporting people with dementia and their carers & receiving dementia training
- The good feeling of making a positive difference in someone's life
- A reference, if desired
- Work experience
- Paid travel expenses (up to £10/day)

We are looking forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our team of 60+ volunteers.

**Job Type**: Volunteer

**Salary**: Up to £0.01 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
Work Location: One location

Reference ID: DMC



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