Sheffield - Wellbeing Centre Volunteer - Norfolk Park

Could you join us in one of our Wellbeing Centres and support customers living with mild to moderate dementia? Join in with activities (music / arts&crafts / exercise / yoga / walking / jigsaws and games etc.), chatting and listening. We are looking for caring volunteers to help us run these activities and help our customers maintain their independence. Watch a short (3m 26) video about our Dementia Wellbeing Centres by copying the following link into your browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xvw8hRU4rqU

· Helping to organise and run activities such as arts and crafts, music, singing, games, jigsaws, photography, local history, yoga, meditation, baking, pool or drama

· Meeting and Greeting customers

· Providing hot drinks and snacks

· Chatting with and supporting customers

· Being able to be flexible and supportive with the staff at the centre as well as the customers

· Contributing to the organisation of carers events at the Wellbeing Centre 

· Maintaining confidentiality and a customer-centred approach whilst improving the quality of life of carers

Ongoing training and support is provided.

Age UK Sheffield relies on volunteers of all ages and from all walks of life to help us in our vital work. You can be at the heart of making Sheffield a better place to grow older.

This role is available Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm.

Expect 2 to 4 weeks from application to volunteer placement.

Travel expenses can be reimbursed.

· An understanding of communicating with people with memory loss

· A sensitivity and practicality in communicating with customers and carers

· Understanding the importance and impact of a strong support network 

· Excellent communication skills and ability to discuss support based on individual needs