We are launching a new Memory Café in the centre of Eastleigh on a Wednesday afternoon at the end of June and are currently seeking a small but dedicated team of volunteers to welcome our visitors, chat with them, help with organised memory sessions and encourage peer support and friendships.
The Whatsisnames Memory Café will be the place for anyone living with Dementia or Alzhiemer's to meet with others accompanied by their loved ones, to enjoy tea and cake from the venues café and then sit with others.
If you enjoy chatting with others then this could be the role for you.
Skills
- Good Communication Skills
- Reliable - people living with dementia remember faces more than names
- Ability to learn new skills
- To be available between 1.30pm -3pm on Wednesdays
- Enjoy working with people with Dementia
Details
- Accessibility
Fully Accessible Venue in the Centre of Eastleigh - Age restrictions
16+ - DBS check required
We will undertake DBS checks If you are already on the update service please let us know - Equal Opportunities Policy
We have an Equal Opportunities, Inclusivity and Diversity Policy - Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
Dementia Friends Training will be arranged and ongoing training and support from our own internal training team - Training provided
We provide Dementia Friends Training and ongoing support from our internal training team - Volunteer induction
We will have a group induction session with the team leader before the groups start - Volunteer Policy
We have a volunteer policy in place - Volunteers covered by insurance
Yes, we have full insurance in place to cover volunteers and more - Written role description
We have a role description for all volunteers
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
Eastleigh Town Centre
Eastleigh
Hampshire
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