Active Bodies Volunteer
Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Services
Support the co-ordinator with meeting and greeting all participants. Signing register. Engaging with all participants, encouraging interaction and engagement. Supporting the co-ordinator to identify any risks. Monitoring alongside the co-ordinator anyone with mobility issues. Supporting any new attendees to feel included and part of the group. Initiating conversations and keeping conversations flowing throughout the session. Making refreshments if required. Supporting the co-ordinator to put out
Supported by: Post Diagnostic Team, Head of Community Care and Wellbeing Services Commitment: A minimum of 2 hours per week DBS: Required (Undertaken by ADSS) Service Description: Active Bodies, Active Minds is for people living with dementia to enable them to get the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing effects of taking part in physical activity in a supportive environment, amongst peers. Some activities may also be open to family members and carers of someone living with dementia. It provides an opportunity for fun social interaction whilst taking part in physical activity and learning new skills or taking part in previously enjoyed hobbies or pursuits. It also provides the opportunity to meet others affected by dementia in a safe space to share experiences, learn from each other and develop coping strategies and friendships. Role purpose: Support the co-ordinator with meeting and greeting all participants. Signing register. Engaging with all participants, encouraging interaction and engagement. Supporting the co-ordinator to identify any risks. Monitoring alongside the co-ordinator anyone with mobility issues. Supporting any new attendees to feel included and part of the group. Initiating conversations and keeping conversations flowing throughout the session. Making refreshments if required. Supporting the co-ordinator to put out and put away any equipment. Personal qualities and experience: • Good, effective communication and engagement skills • Active Listener, empathetic and interested in the diverse needs of people living with dementia and their cares. • Physically able to take part in all activities. • Understanding of professional boundaries, safeguarding, health and safety and the importance of confidentiality. Tasks: • Interacting with people that attend our groups. • Enabling people that attend to take part in group related activities. • Support with monitoring attendees to ensure full engagement. Venues and timings: Summer Schedule Walk and Talk, Gravesend and Dartford Pétanque, Gravesend Crazy Golf, Bluewater Greenhithe Tea Dance, Instead Rise, Gravesend and Swale Arts and Crafts, Gravesend and Dartford Chair Fit, Gravesend and Dartford Cycle for All, Cyclo Park, Gravesend Pitch N Put, New Ash Green
Community Work,Sport & Coaching,Employee & Group Volunteering,Outdoors,Recreation
Talking To Others, Teamwork, Cleaning & Tidying, Organising & Planning
Personal qualities and experience: • Good, effective communication and engagement skills • Active Listener, empathetic and interested in the diverse needs of people living with dementia and their cares. • Physically able to take part in all activities. • Understanding of professional boundaries, safeguarding, health and safety and the importance of confidentiality.
Benefits: • Opportunity to make a tangible impact in the local community. • Gain experience in fundraising, event planning, and community outreach. • Build valuable skills and enhance your CV. • Be part of a passionate values driven team working toward a common cause. • Access to training and development opportunities related to nonprofit work.
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Walk and Talk, Gravesend and Dartford Pétanque, Gravesend Crazy Golf, Bluewater Greenhithe Tea Dance, Instead Rise, Gravesend and Swale Arts and Crafts, Gravesend and Dartford Chair Fit, Gravesend and Dartford Cycle for All, Cyclo Park, Gravesend Pitch N Put, New Ash Green
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