Dementia Wellbeing Volunteer (East London)
St Joseph's Hospice
Dementia Wellbeing is a support programme designed to improve the quality of life for people living with advanced dementia and their families. We are looking for volunteers to help a couple of hours a week with tasks such as; making a memory box, playing favourite music, reading favourite books/poems, encouraging gentle movement, or giving hand massages. Volunteers who speak Bengali would be especially welcome.
Dementia Wellbeing East London is a support programme designed to improve the quality of life for people living with advanced dementia and their families. It offers person-centred care, social and emotional support through meaningful activities and sensory stimulation. Our trained and supervised volunteers visit people regularly to provide Dementia Wellbeing in their own homes, in nursing and care homes, in hospitals, and at St Joseph's Hospice. No previous experience is required for this very rewarding role – full training and support will be provided. Volunteers carry out activities such as: - making a memory box - playing favourite music - reading favourite books/poems - encouraging gentle movement - giving hand massage We are looking for volunteers to help for a couple of hours a week. We would really welcome any volunteers who can speak Bengali.
Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Community Work
Language Skills
Volunteers need to have - good listening, communication and empathy skills - an interest in supporting people in your community who are living with dementia.
Opportunity to make a difference to the lives of both the individual and their family Opportunity to learn new skills / develop existing skills Opportunity to be creative in developing person-centred activities Free training Ongoing support from your service co-ordinator and peer group Reimbursement of travel expenses Provision of a reference (after minimum 6 months of active volunteering).
We are looking for volunteers to help for a couple of hours each week.
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At addresses in Tower Hamlets/Hackney.
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