Dementia Meeting Centre Volunteer

Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire (Bromsgrove and Redditch area)

Description of the role

Our Dementia Meeting Centre volunteers support the Meeting Centre Assistants to enable the smooth running of the Centres.

Main duties will include:

  • Helping to set up the Meeting Centre beforehand including moving chairs and tables
  • Welcoming people as they arrive
  • Providing refreshments, teas, coffee, biscuits etc
  • Talking and supporting people whilst taking part in group activities
  • Helping to run and support session activities
  • Helping to clear away after the session

We are looking for a volunteer who is patient, reliable and flexible, with good communication skills. It is important that they are committed to inclusion and treating people from all backgrounds with dignity and recognise the importance of confidentiality.

Practical Considerations

Travel expenses will be paid.

Any specific requirements

  • References required
  • Criminal record check required

Where is the opportunity based?

This opportunity is across Bromsgrove and Redditch

When is the opportunity available?

To be discussed with the organisation.

About the organisation

We’re a local charity supporting older people, their families and carers.
Our aim is to make Herefordshire & Worcestershire a great place to grow older! We give advice, provide support at home, promote health & wellbeing and provide training.