The volunteers that connect on our website tomorrow depend on the donors of today.
Double your impact - donate now and your gift will be matched by a generous VolunteerMatch supporter.
Read More
-
3 people are interested
Dementia Day Support Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Age UK Trafford
This opportunity is provided by VolunteerMatch's partner.
Please visit the new page to apply.
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
3 people are interested
A Dementia Day Support Assistant plays a crucial part in enhancing the quality of life for elderly individuals with dementia by creating a nurturing and stimulating environment and promoting their wellbeing through meaningful interactions. This role will involve:
1. Environmental setup: prepare and arrange the day centre's communal area to ensure it is safe and dementia friendly.
2. Refreshment service: prepare and serve tea and coffee in accordance with preferences.
3. Socialisation: this role primarily involves engaging one-on-one or in group activities with people with dementia to enhance their social and cognitive wellbeing. Activities may include conversations, games, music.
4. Emotional support: offer patience and empathy to individuals with dementia, fostering a sense of security and trust.
Applicants must be empathetic, patient, and outgoing, comfortable initiating and engaging in conversations and activities during the service. Prior experience with dementia is not required as you will receive adequate training through your volunteering with us.
1 More opportunity with Age UK Trafford
Request failed
{{ opp.title }}
This is a Virtual Opportunity.
{{ opp.location }}
We'll work with your schedule
{{ opp.dateStr }}
{{ opp.timeStr }}
More
Opportunities
Opportunities
About Age UK Trafford
Location:
Sharples Building, 1-3 Church Road, Urmston, Manchester M41 9UH, GB
Mission Statement
Age UK Trafford exists to work in partnership with and to empower Trafford residents to lead an active and fulfilling later life; and to provide high-quality accessible services, listening to and respecting the views of all.
Description
Age UK Trafford is a local independent charity for people over 50’s.
We have supported people in Trafford since 1975. We work only in Trafford and rely on local funding, fundraising and donations to provide each individual service and activity.
Our Vision
The vision that shapes our activities is a Trafford where every person over 50 is treated with respect and is supported to make the most of later life meeting their needs and aspirations.
Our Values
Our organisation is guided by the following values:
- People over 50, and their carers, are at the centre of everything we do
- We are committed to the best possible support for people with dementia and their carers
- We value and respect our volunteers, supporters and staff
- We are committed to providing the highest quality of services
- We are committed to helping combat climate change
- We are committed to reduce health inequalities
- We strive to add social value to everything we do
- We are passionate, open and honest.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
People with Disabilities,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Sharples Building1-3 Church RoadUrmston, M41 9UHUnited Kingdom
(53.448364 ,-2.3606083 )
DATE POSTED
December 16, 2024
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- The time commitment of this role is flexible to your preferences. Our Dementia Day Support Service runs 5 times a week in various locations so you have your choice of date and time. Even volunteering 1hr every 2 weeks could have a huge impact.