Volunteer Opportunities
Opportunity hosted by: Age UK Salford and Trafford
Description:
The dementia cafe is a social group for people living with dementia and their carers and it meets Tuesday afternoons (1pm -3pm) every fortnight. Volunteers help create a warm and welcoming atmosphere by greeting attendees, serving tea and coffee, encouraging conversation, and supporting people to take part in activities throughout the session.
What type of activity will volunteers be doing?: Caring, Dementia, Entertainment, Older People
Where is the opportunity based?: Salford
Wards opportunity based in: Eccles
Volunteering location accessbility: Clearly marked accessible parking spaces, Step free access clearly signposted into the building, Automatic opening doors, Accessible toilets
Availability required:
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What is the duration of the volunteering opportunity?: Long term
Start date:
Skills and qualifications that may be needed or developed:
No skills or qualifications required, however the confidence to strike up conversation with people would be beneficial.
This role helps volunteers develop communication and interpersonal skills, confidence working with older people, teamwork, empathy, active listening, and an understanding of dementia and person-centred support.
Is this opportunity suitable for under 18s?: No
Does this opportunuity have gender restrictions?: No
Are out of-pocket expenses covered for volunteers?: Yes