Memory Club Group Volunteer

Posted for Northamptonshire Carers

• Assist staff to set up and clear away venue
• Meet and greet attendees
• Make refreshments
• Interact with group members both Carers and those living with Dementia during activities
• Activities include crafts, games, seated exercises and quizes
  

• What benefits a volunteer will get:

  • Being part of a lively and supportive social group and
  • Helping people to live well with dementia
  • Build confidence and develop new skills
    

  Why volunteer's are needed:

  Many people can feel anxious about attending a group being met by a friendly face helps help put people at ease and to make the group a welcoming supportive environment.
  

  
  

Skills

Have some knowledge of Dementia, this can be lived experience enables a volunteer to understand and fully support both the Carers and those living with Dementia within the group.

• Empathy
• Able to talk to all members and non-judgmental
• Any specialist interests e.g. art, craft, quizzes, exercise would be valuable to support staff and attendees with group activities

Details

Location

This opportunity is available Countywide.

When do I need to be available?

Start Date: 29/07/2024

End Date: 05/07/2025

Availability Details

Volunteer commitment of 1 3 hour session per week either at
Burton Latimer, Corby, Daventry, Northampton, Oundle and Towcester