Memories Workshop Helper

Aim of volunteering role: To help Heads Up Somerset 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.

Tasks:

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

·      To assist tutors in group activities which may include crafting, preparing lunch, quizzes and puzzles

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

·      To carry out tasks as instructed by our Dementia Lead.

·      You may be asked to help with preparing and tidying activity rooms/helping with lunch preparation/table setting

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

Time commitment: Wednesdays /Fridays 10am-3pm (or part of that day)

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

·      Allow Heads Up to carry out a DBS check for you

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

How to apply: Please complete the Volunteer Application Form to tell us about you. We will contact you for an informal chat to see if this role is for you and you can ask any questions. Your references will be contacted and if accepted, you will be given a volunteer health & safety induction and any appropriate training.