Memories Group Volunteer

Aim of volunteering role: To help Heads Up tutors deliver activities within the memories workshop. Giving general assistance to our clients who have different forms of dementia and levels of ability. Our aim is to provide stimulation, support and promote wellbeing, whilst also allowing their carers respite. Please note there is no personal care involved in this role.

Tasks:

·       To be welcoming to clients and help create a supportive environment

·       To assist tutors in group activities which may include crafting, cooking & gardening

·       To sit and listen to clients to help support them in a patient and empathetic way

·       To carry out tasks as instructed by your supervisor

·       You may be asked to help with preparing and tidying activity rooms

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

Time commitment: Wednesdays 10.30am-3pm

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

What you need to have:

·       This role has a minimum age of 18

·       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

·       Some experience of crafting would be helpful but not essential

·       Flexibility and the ability to follow instruction

Benefits to you:

·       You will have that lovely warm feeling of knowing you are contributing to the charity and helping our clients in so many ways

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

·       You are eligible for a volunteer reference after three months consecutive volunteering