Dementia Support Befriending
Age UK Bromley & Greenwich
Offer friendship and support to an older person living with dementia through regular visits or calls
Specialized volunteer support providing a listening ear to our clients with dementia, making a difference to support older people’s wellbeing and to reduce isolation and loneliness. Become a Dementia Befriender and help support older people living with dementia by providing companionship in the home and local community. An ‘Understanding Dementia’ course is provided with regular support groups to help you in your role. Encourage your client to engage and take part in the conversation by listening carefully and asking open-ended questions.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Community Work,Support Work
IT skills - basic, IT Skills - good, Language Skills, Managing People, Organising & Planning
An understanding and empathy with older people A caring supportive nature with excellent communication skills Able to assimilate information by listening and then being able to relay this clearly An understanding and empathy with older people
A volunteer dementia support befriender's comments, " I volunteered three years ago as a befriender initially visiting but during Covid times I became a telephone befriender and initially I was concerned that I might not have enough conversational topics, with a man I had never met face to face. I need not have worried, we chat twice a week covering childhood, careers, local areas, sport, current affairs, gardening, and recipes. "
Flexible times to suit your availability
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