Alzheimer Scotland (Fife)

Charity registered in Scotland SC022315

Provides support and information to people living with dementia and their family and carers


Current opportunities

Do you want to be part of a dynamic team supporting people living with dementia? Alzheimer Scotland would love to hear from you. Their Day Care, on Thursdays and Fridays from 10.00 am - 3.30 pm, support people living with dementia to relax and enjoy themselves in the tranquil setting of our Dementia Resource Centre. You would help their Team set up the morning refreshments and activities. After lunch, you would help set up and participate in an activity which can be anything from a quiz, a singalong or something crafty. As a volunteer you are part of this small team offering person centred, individualised support that meets the needs of each person who attends. Communicating and closely interacting within a small group setting or individually where required is a key part of this volunteer role.

This role will support the routine activity of our community Garden group providing a warm welcome to those who use the facility. People living with dementia, their family and friends and anyone with an interest in dementia can attend this activity group. The role may vary but is likely to include; -Offering and providing refreshments to the people who attend. -Listening and interacting with people living with dementia, family members and the general public who attend the group. -Where appropriate, help people with their gardening tasks. -Keeping up to date with Alzheimer Scotland news and our work across Scotland.

This role will support the activity of having a friendly game of pool at the Tayport Arms and making memories. People living with dementia, their family and friends and anyone with an interest in dementia can attend this activity group. The role may vary but is likely to include; -Offering a warm welcome to people who attend. -Listening and interacting with people living with dementia, family members who attend the group. -Keeping up to date with Alzheimer Scotland news and our work across Scotland.