Dementia Minibus Companion Volunteer (no driving)

Aim of volunteering role: To assist our clients who have dementia, who use our minibus to get to and from Heads Up.

Tasks:

·      To be welcoming to our clients and help them on and off the

minibus if needed (no lifting involved)

·      To make sure clients are safe, and provide company and support

to our clients on the journey as needed

·      To assist the minibus driver as needed

·      To carry out tasks as instructed by your supervisor

·      To follow all instruction and training given on health & safety and

safeguarding

Time commitment: Fridays 2.30pm-4pm approx. Depending on how many clients are on the minibus. Add hock Wednesdays 9am-10.30am or 3-4.30pm

Where: Heads Up, Upper Breach, South Horrington, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3QG

What you need to have:

·      This role has a minimum age of 18 and will require Heads Up to

carry out a DBS check for you

·      An interest in the work of Heads Up

·      Be naturally patient with excellent listening skills and have good

common sense

·      Have a friendly and outgoing personality, with personal resilience

in sometimes challenging situations

·      Flexibility and the ability to follow instruction

Benefits to you:

·      You will have that lovely warm feeling of knowing you are directly

helping clients, contributing to the charity and helping our clients

improve their confidence and become more connected with their

community

·      You will be part of a welcoming family of staff and volunteers

·      You are eligible for a volunteer reference after three months

consecutive volunteering