Dementia Support Volunteer

Do you like helping people and like to meet new people. Age UK Leicester, Shire & Rutland have various volunteer roles helping at established groups and new projects aimed at those living with mild to moderate dementia and their carers including: Musical film afternoons. Intergeneration project. Memory Jogger sessions. Carers support group.

Skills

A warm friendly manner, approachable attitude, sense of fun. Skills to share. A listening ear and more.

About Age UK Leicester Shire and Rutland

The pandemic has caused more loneliness and isolation, we urgently need more volunteers to help us in providing more support and social contact for older people in Rutland. We welcome anyone over 18 and we are very flexible in our approach.
Becoming a volunteer with Age UK Leicester Shire and Rutland you receive support and training. Plus it has many benefits: -
• Helping and supporting people
• Benefit your own wellbeing and achievement
• Getting to know other people, appreciate the life they have lived and the challenges they are facing
• Gain experience for your CV
• Training/ learn new skills
• Develop confidence
• Skills or hobbies you could share

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
    In line with Age UK Leicester, Shire & Rutland
  • Health and Safety Policy
    In line with Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland
  • Ongoing support
    As appropriate
  • Training provided
    As appropriate
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
    In line with Age UK Leicester, Shire & Rutland
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
    In line with Age UK Leicester, Shire & Rutland
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 02/09/2024

End Date: 31/03/2025

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

Availability Details

Age UK Leicester, Shire & Rutland activities take place on different days of the week and in various settings around Rutland.

Location

This opportunity has no specific location.

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