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Opportunity hosted by: Age UK Salford and Trafford CIO

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Opportunity hosted by: Age UK Salford and Trafford CIO
Description:

To support the running of city-wide social groups for people with dementia by providing opportunities for individuals to meet together, pursue hobbies and interests and try new activities.
Different opportunities and hours available:
- Dementia Café
- Music Café Champion
- Buddy Club

What type of activity will volunteers be doing?: Caring, Community Work, Dementia, General and Helping, Health and Wellbeing, Older People
Where is the opportunity based?: Salford
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What is the duration of the volunteering opportunity?: Long term
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Skills and qualifications that may be needed or developed:

• Good interpersonal skills.
• An understanding of older people needs, including people living with dementia and their carers.
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Patience and ability to support people in a dignified respectful manner.
• Dependable and reliable.
• All volunteers receive training to become Dementia Friends upon induction into the service.

Is this opportunity suitable for under 18s?: No
Does this opportunuity have gender restrictions?: No
Are out of-pocket expenses covered for volunteers?: Yes