Volunteer Activity Assistant
Age UK Herne Bay & Whitstable
Using your skills, knowledge or enthusiasm to support or lead the delivery of an activities session or for clients attending our day Centre’s. The centres open Monday to Friday, 9am till 3p.m. A volunteer is not expected to be able to commit to all days and times and as little as one hour a week is a great help to us. Some clients may be living with dementia. Activities may include physical activities, exercise, creative crafts, arts-based activities, music, singing, quizzes, bingo and gardening
• To lead or support the delivery of activities in our day centres. • To offer encouragement and support to clients where needed so all are able to take part. • To help prepare the room and equipment for the activity and clear up afterwards. • To report any concern’s you may have for clients welfare or wellbeing to the Wellbeing Day Service Manager so that they can be supported appropriately. • To wear PPE, follow social distancing and cleaning measures if required.
Art & Design,Community Work
Creative & Design, Art & Craft, Listening
• A sensitive, sympathetic and caring approach to older people. • To be able to maintain a cheerful and approachable demeanour • To have skills, experience or enthusiasm for sharing a particular activity • To be honest and trustworthy. • To be discreet in dealing with clients. • Good communication skills
• To make a difference • To have fun • Help to get involved with the local community • To learn new ideas from others • New skills & valuable work experience • Making new friends • Better physical & mental health and wellbeing • Giving something back • Improving your confidence • Sense of connection to others in the community • Improve how things work for the better • Show your commitment.
As little as 1 hour a week, whatever you can spare.
CT6 6LE
Age UK Herne Bay & Whitstable Bradbury Wellbeing Centre 16, Reculver Road, Herne Bay, CT6 6LE
From the top of Mickleburgh Hill turn left into Beltinge. Age UK HBW can be found on the first right.
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