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Supporting People with Dementia
Task · by 12 Dec
Flexible location
Supporting People with Dementia
Providing support to patients that have already been diagnosed with Dementia or going through the process.
Meeting and greeting patients.
Offering support to pa
Posted by ReMind UK
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Board of Advisors Member - Business
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Taunton
Board of Advisors Member - Business
An exciting opportunity as Business Strategist on Board of Advisors to guide the organisation through its next phase of growth.Posted by Somerset Youth Theatre cic
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Board of Advisors Member - Finance
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Taunton
Board of Advisors Member - Finance
An exciting opportunity as Financial Advisor on Board of Advisors to support the strategic development and future steps of the organisation.Posted by Somerset Youth Theatre cic
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Board of Advisors Member - Chair of the Board of Advisors
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Taunton
Board of Advisors Member - Chair of the Board of Advisors
An exciting opportunity as Chair of the Board of Advisors to shape the future of SYT, ensuring its long-term success and impact on young people across Somerset.Posted by Somerset Youth Theatre cic
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Memory Group Helper
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Bath
Memory Group Helper
Join us in supporting individuals with dementia through meaningful activities like singing, arts, games, and gentle exercise.Posted by Age UK Banes
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Repair Cafe Lead - Weston
Organisation role · 5–10 hrs/month
Bath
Repair Cafe Lead - Weston
Join us as a Repair Café Lead and be a catalyst for positive change! As a Repair Café Lead, you’ll organise and oversee monthly community repair events.Posted by Share and Repair
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Repair Cafe Lead - Southdown
Organisation role · 5–10 hrs/month
Repair Cafe Lead - Southdown
Join us as a Repair Café Lead and be a catalyst for positive change! As a Repair Café Lead, you’ll organise and oversee monthly community repair events.Posted by Share and Repair
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Board of Advisors Member - HR
Organisation role · Flexible hours
Flexible location
Board of Advisors Member - HR
Looking for a HR Manager to join our Board of Advisors to guide our organisation in advocating for the profound impact of the arts on children and young people.Posted by Somerset Youth Theatre cic
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School governor at West Coker CofE VC Primary School
Organisation role · 8–12 hrs/month
Yeovil
School governor at West Coker CofE VC Primary School
We are looking for a governor to support and strengthen the governance of this school.Posted by Education Governance - Somerset Council
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School governor at Birchfield Community Primary School
Organisation role · 8–12 hrs/month
Yeovil
School governor at Birchfield Community Primary School
We are looking for a governor to support and strengthen the governance of this school.Posted by Education Governance - Somerset Council
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School governor at Churchstanton Primary School
Organisation role · 8–12 hrs/month
Taunton
School governor at Churchstanton Primary School
We are looking for a governor to support and strengthen the governance of this school.Posted by Education Governance - Somerset Council
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School governor at Cotford St Luke Primary School
Organisation role · 8–12 hrs/month
Taunton
School governor at Cotford St Luke Primary School
We are looking for a governor to support and strengthen the governance of this school.Posted by Education Governance - Somerset Council

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