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

What does an Adventure/Holiday Supporter do? Alongside other volunteers and a member of the Dementia Adventure staff team you will assist and support people living with dementia, and their carer, to have the best possible holiday experience. Typical tasks will involve: -Supporting the Adventure (Holiday) Leader and other volunteers with all activities planned in the itinerary such as trips, walks and tours. -Supporting holiday guests with as little or as much assistance as they require with tasks such as unpacking/packing, and support during activities (there is no expectation to provide personal care). -Offering physical support such as pushing a wheelchair. -Assisting the Holiday Leader in encouraging the guests to participate in the holiday as much as possible, -Support with mealtimes. This may include some basic cooking, heating of pre-prepared meals, or preparing packed lunches. -Spending time with the holiday guests living with dementia to go through a photo album, listen to some music, read a section of a book, engage with some arts & crafts, play a game etc. This could offer their carer a short break.

We are looking for volunteers to support us for the duration of one (or more if you have time) of our 5-day holidays in 2025. See our 2024 holiday destinations and dates to give you an idea of where we go https://dementiaadventure.org/holidays/holidays-2024/ You will assist and support one or two people living with dementia and their carer(s) to help them have a great holiday. You’ll be: ▪ Meeting the Holiday Leader at the holiday location. ▪ Working together as a team to support all the activities planned in the itinerary such as trips, walks and tours ▪ Providing an extra pair of hands, supporting holiday guests with as little or as much assistance as they require with tasks such as unpacking/packing, and support during activities (there is no expectation to provide personal care). ▪ Offering physical support such as pushing a wheelchair. ▪ Encouraging guests to be appropriately dressed for the weather. ▪ Working together to support mealtimes. This may include some basic cooking, heating of pre-prepared meals, or preparing packed lunches. ▪ If needed, taking a person living with dementia through a photo album, listening to some music, reading sections of a book and so on. This could offer their carer a break for an hour, or may be required to divert their attention if they’re feeling restless/anxious/tired during the day. ▪ Assisting the Holiday Leader in encouraging the guests to participate in the holiday as much as possible, encouraging them to get ready, to eat and drink. ▪ Taking photos and/or videos on behalf of Dementia Adventure on a Dementia Adventure device. ▪ Administering first aid (training provided), should the need arise. ▪ Completing a feedback form after the holiday.

We are looking for volunteers to promote Dementia Adventure, our mission and support services at local community events. All with a view to enable people living with dementia to get outdoors, connect with nature, themselves and their community, and retain a sense of adventure in their lives, in all aspects within the community. This is an ideal role for those unable to give a set commitment each week. We will always try to give plenty of notice about upcoming events. Activities 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 individuals and groups within the area about the work we do ▪ Engaging members of the public at these events by talking about our adventures, research, consultancy and training as well as how people can fundraise and/or volunteer for us ▪ Recording enquiries generated from the public and passing this information to the Dementia Adventure Community Engagement Team ▪ Undertaking any essential training which is in line with Dementia Adventure's policies and procedures