Dementia Support Volunteer

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

Hours/days:  Mytchett Group - Tuesday mornings 10am – 12.30 & Tuesday afternoons 12.30 – 3pm

Hours/days: Japonica Court, Ash - Thursday mornings 10am -12.30 & Tuesday pm 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.

Personal Qualities:

Patience with older people

Good communication skills

Empathy with older people

Compassionate towards others

Are Reliable and Adaptable

What skills do I need?

Skills Desirable:

Organised

Resourceful / Creative

Some experience with dementia or older people would be desirable but not essential.