Chandlers Ford Memory Café Volunteers for Veterans Dementia Support UK

We are looking for volunteers to help run our new memory café in Chandlers Ford

The Memory Café is for anyone living with dementia and for anyone who is lonely, isolated or to make friends.

Each week we will have different themes, activities and at times entertainment,

Our volunteers welcome visitors, serve refreshments and sit down and chat with those who attend.

This is a wonderful opportunity to make new friends, support people who benefit from social interaction and be part of a great community charity

We welcome volunteers of all ages who like to make friends and talk to people on an equal basis
Good communication skills
Willingness to take part in and lead group sessions
Enjoy chatting to people of all ages
Training will be provided

Accessibility
The venue us fully accessible and has parking also on bus route
Age restrictions
14+
DBS check required
We will undertake the DBS check after a trial period. If on the update service we can use that
Equal Opportunities Policy
We are fully inclusive and have a policy in place
Expenses reimbursed
Health and Safety Policy
Full policies are included in our dedicated volunteer handbook
Ongoing support
We support all volunteers and have team meetings, individual support and training sessions
Training provided
We arrange Dementia Friends Training Sessions and other ongoing training
Volunteer induction
All volunteer have the chance to learn more about our work and what we do at each session
Volunteer Policy
You will receive this as part of your welcome pack
Volunteers covered by insurance
We have public liability insurance in place
Written role description
The role description is available at the time of applying and included in the induction pack

Frryern Pavilion
Greenways
Chandlers Ford
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO53 2LE

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