Description
Community Connecting covers various opportunities, potential volunteers can pick which area they would like to support.
Opportunities include:
-Representing Dementia Adventure at local community events such as dementia and memory cafes, local dementia fairs, Women's Institute, Rotary, U3A and similar groups/organisations.
-Where appropriate, and if felt able, giving short talks (all resources provided) to local groups about the work of Dementia Adventure
-Proactively looking for and engaging with new dementia groups
-Posting/sharing DA posts on local community social media groups
-Organising news entries for community newsletters e.g parish magazine
Organisation aims and objectives
Dementia Adventure is an award-winning charity supporting people with dementia to get outdoors and experience the benefits of nature. We think differently about dementia, focusing on the individual, not the condition, and looking at what people can do rather than what they can’t. We have proven that with the right support, anything is possible. Dementia Adventure has been offering fully supported dementia holidays for well over a decade to people living with dementia and their carers. We understand the complex and individual needs of people living with dementia, as well as how carers can benefit from having the chance to relax and enjoy time with their loved one while someone else takes care of all the planning and background tasks. Whether looking for an alternative to respite in which everyone gets a rest, or an opportunity to have an adventure together, we will support people to have the break they deserve.
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Flexible - as many events as they are able to do
Restrictions
Experience required: -Sensitive to and understanding of people living with dementia.
-Outgoing, friendly and happy to talk to members of the public
-Enthusiastic about the mission and values of Dementia Adventure
-Knowledgeable about Dementia Adventure, or eager to learn, and confident in answering people’s questions
-Friendly, thoughtful and person-centred.
-Adaptable and reliable.
-Good organisational skills, well prepared and willing to record number of attendees
-Able to access Dementia Adventure resources online
-Confident and able to work independently and as part of a team
-Able to encourage and motivate others.
-Able to travel to local places
-Proactive and self-motivated
-Confident in using technology to participate in video calls
Travel details: We are particularly looking for volunteers who would be happy to support our holidays in Scotland and undertake talks and attend awareness events to raise the profile of Dementia Adventure in the Fife
Minimum age: 18
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: 45p per mile and
public transport rates.
Training details: Online or in-person induction in a variety of locations, online safeguarding, and continual support from the Volunteers Team and the Community Connector Coordinator.
Support:
Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet