Dementia Support Volunteer

Do you have a few hours a week to brighten someone's day?

As a Dementia Support Volunteer, you’ll help create a warm and supportive environment for people living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment.

Age UK Surrey are looking for Dementia Support volunteers to support Outreach Support Workers at their Mytchett and Ash support groups.

Locations & Times:

• Mytchett Group: Tuesday mornings (10am–12.30pm) and Tuesday afternoons (12.30–3pm)
• Japonica Court, Ash: Thursday mornings (10am–12.30pm) and Tuesday afternoons (12.30–3pm)

Main Duties:

Morning - Assisting Dementia Outreach Worker to facilitate a Memory Lane session for people living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment (sessions to help maintain memory and mental functioning), this could involve helping with a range of activities such as art, music and reminiscence. Making tea & coffee.

Afternoon – Assisting Dementia Outreach Worker to facilitate group activity attended by people living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment and their carers – activities could range from quizzes to bingo to arts and crafts. Making tea & coffee.

What skills do I need?

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Patience and empathy towards older people

• Good communication skills

• Compassionate, reliable, and adaptable

• Organised and creative (desirable)

• Experience with dementia or older people (desirable but not essential)