Day Centre Volunteer Worksop

Lifeline Support Service-Worksop, United Kingdom

Our Community Day Centre is based in Carlton-in-Lindrick, near Worksop.

The day centre is aimed at older adults and people with dementia. There are two rooms within the hall - a large room for socialising activities, and a smaller quiet room for more calming or 121 activities. The sessions are held on a Monday and Tuesday between 10am and 2pm.

We are looking for Volunteers to support our activities coordinator to deliver engaging activities, suitable for varying service user needs, both inside the hall and outside in the enclosed garden. These activities enhance the lives of our service users.

Ideally we would like someone who has experience of dementia be it in a working or personal capacity.

It is essential for the Volunteer to be kind and compassionate and:

  • have excellent organisation skills
  • respect and maintain the confidentiality of our clients
  • have great communication skills

Benefits:

  • Refreshments provided throughout the day
  • 2 course lunch
  • Mileage to and from the day centre will be paid at 0.45p per mile
  • Training

Day range:

  • Mondays and / or
  • Tuesdays

Physical setting:

  • Day Centre

Application question(s):

  • Have you experience with people who have a dementia diagnosis?

Location: Parish Centre, Carlton-in-Lindrick

Reference ID: Day Centre Volunteer Carlton-in-Lindrick

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From £0.45 per day

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person