Volunteering Opportunity: Brainwaves Memory Loss / Dementia Club with Age UK Hertfordshire
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Can you spare a few hours a week on a Wednesday to help people experiencing memory loss enjoy an afternoon of engaging activities?Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment
District: Dacorum
Location: Indoor
Time of day: Weekday Afternoons
Practical Considerations: All volunteers must be over the age of 18 and are recruited subject to references and a clear enhanced DBS.
Training will be provided
Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)
Suitable for: Aged 26 and over, University students, Older People
Suitable for volunteers interested in: Isolation & Loneliness, Mental Health, Older People, Social Activities
Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: Yes
Full Description:
Brainwaves has been set up to help people experiencing problems with their memory. This club aims to encourage members to participate in purposeful activity in order to develop or maintain active minds.
We are looking for volunteers who would be able to assist our clients at our structured activity sessions for people with dementia.
We offer the opportunity for people with dementia to have enjoyable experiences and good times. The sessions crucially also provide carers with an opportunity to have someone to confide in and to take a significant break in their day.
What would be involved?
Duties to include making teas/coffees
Sitting with clients and chatting
Assisting with activities that the Club Leader provides.
The club runs on Wednesday afternoons from 1pm - 4pm and is located at Bourne End Village Hall, London Road, Bourne End, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 .
Volunteers would be needed between 12.30pm - 4.30pm. We would welcome applications from anyone who might only be able to spare a few hours during this time.
If you think you can help welcome our clients with a cheerful smile, assist other volunteers with serving teas and coffees and help with activities and enjoy socialising, then this is the role for you.