Dementia Wellbeing East London Volunteer
St Joseph's Hospice Hackney
This is a really rewarding role supporting people living with advanced dementia in their own homes.
Dementia Wellbeing East London provides person-centred social and emotional support to people living with advanced dementia in the boroughs of Hackney, City of London, and Tower Hamlets. Our trained and supervised volunteers visit people to provide ten dementia wellbeing sessions – in their own home or in their care home or other care setting. Offering meaningful activities and sensory stimulation, embracing any individual or cultural needs or interests. Sessions may include: Connecting through gentle touch, Reminiscence activities, Playing favourite music and Reading
Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring
Managing People
Good listening, communication, and empathy skills An interest in supporting people in your community who are living with dementia The capacity to commit to a minimum of six months active volunteering with the Namaste Care Service
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A couple of hours a week for a commitment of 6 months
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City of London, Tower Hamlets and Hackney
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