Chandler's Ford Memory Café Volunteers

  • We are looking for volunteers to help run our new memory café in Chandler's 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.
  • Also the home of the Healthy Veterans Project

Skills

  • 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

Details

  • Accessibility
    The venue us fully accessible and has parking also on bus route
  • Age restrictions
    16+
  • 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

When can I volunteer?

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No No No No No
Afternoon No Yes No No No No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Location

Frryern Pavilion
Greenways
Chandler's Ford
Eastleigh
Hampshire
SO53 2LE

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