Opportunity type: One-off Commitment
Role: Outdoor and Practical including Animals and Environment
District: Boroughwide
Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons, Weekday Evenings, Weekend Full Days, Weekend Half Days
Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access? No
Location: Indoor
Description: We are looking for volunteers to support us for the duration of one (or more if you have time) of our 5-day holidays in 2025. See our 2024 holiday destinations and dates to give you an idea of where we go https://dementiaadventure.org/holidays/holidays-2024/ You will assist and support one or two people living with dementia and their carer(s) to help them have a great holiday. You’ll be: ▪ Meeting the Holiday Leader at the holiday location. ▪ Working together as a team to support all the activities planned in the itinerary such as trips, walks and tours ▪ Providing an extra pair of hands, supporting holiday guests with as little or as much assistance as they require with tasks such as unpacking/packing, and support during activities (there is no expectation to provide personal care). ▪ Offering physical support such as pushing a wheelchair. ▪ Encouraging guests to be appropriately dressed for the weather. ▪ Working together to support mealtimes. This may include some basic cooking, heating of pre-prepared meals, or preparing packed lunches. ▪ If needed, taking a person living with dementia through a photo album, listening to some music, reading sections of a book and so on. This could offer their carer a break for an hour, or may be required to divert their attention if they’re feeling restless/anxious/tired during the day. ▪ Assisting the Holiday Leader in encouraging the guests to participate in the holiday as much as possible, encouraging them to get ready, to eat and drink. ▪ Taking photos and/or videos on behalf of Dementia Adventure on a Dementia Adventure device. ▪ Administering first aid (training provided), should the need arise. ▪ Completing a feedback form after the holiday. Skills ▪ Sensitive to and understanding of people living with dementia. ▪ Enthusiastic about walking and activity outdoors. ▪ Friendly, thoughtful and person-centred. ▪ Adaptable and reliable. ▪ Good communication skills. ▪ Good organisational skills, well prepared. ▪ Confident and able to work as part of a team. ▪ Able to encourage and motivate others. ▪ Able to travel to local outdoor spaces. ▪ Willing to learn and receive feedback. ▪ Confident in using technology to participate in video calls
Requirements: Will require a criminal record check (DBS)
Email: volunteering@dementiaadventure.co.uk
Phone: 01245 237548
