Activities Support and friendship

We are looking for friendly, supportive volunteers to help us with our morning and afternoon sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Each session runs for 2 hours and we aim to provide 1:1 volunteer support for people with dementia.

Activities include

  • singing and music,
  • pottery,
  • crafts,
  • sports and games.

Volunteers are encouraged to commit to one regularly session (weekly if possible, but we are flexible) to help build relationships with our members.

Skills

Volunteers need to be:

  • Friendly and supportive,
  • reliable,
  • interested in working with vulnerable adults,
  • positive,
  • communication skills
  • creative

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
    Over 16's
  • DBS check required
    :Full adult and children
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 29/02/2024

End Date: 06/08/2025

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning Yes No Yes No Yes No No
Afternoon Yes No Yes No Yes No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Location

Unit 1 Dene Park
Corbridge Road
Hexham
Northumberland
NE46 1QS

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