Opportunity type: Long-term Commitment
District: Boroughwide
Time of day: Casual or Intermittent
Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access? No
Location: Indoor
Description: We are looking for volunteers to promote Dementia Adventure, our mission and support services at local community events. All with a view to enable people living with dementia to get outdoors, connect with nature, themselves and their community, and retain a sense of adventure in their lives, in all aspects within the community. This is an ideal role for those unable to give a set commitment each week. Activities Include: ▪ Representing Dementia Adventure at local community events such as dementia and memory cafes, local dementia fairs, Women's Institute, Rotary, U3A and similar groups/organisations ▪ Where appropriate, and if felt able, giving short talks (all resources provided) to individuals and groups within the area about the work we do ▪ Engaging members of the public at these events by talking about our adventures, research, consultancy and training as well as how people can fundraise and/or volunteer for us ▪ Recording enquiries generated from the public and passing this information to the Dementia Adventure Community Engagement Team ▪ Undertaking any essential training which is in line with Dementia Adventure's policies and procedures Skills ▪ Outgoing, friendly and happy to talk to members of the public ▪ Knowledgeable about Dementia Adventure, or eager to learn, and confident in answering people’s questions ▪ Good communication and administration skills ▪ Adaptable and reliable ▪ Good organisational skills, well prepared and willing to record number of attendees ▪ Confident and able to work independently and as part of a team ▪ Able to access Dementia Adventure resources online ▪ Confident in using technology where a talk may be using Zoom video calling ▪ Able to travel to local venues ▪ Proactive, self motivate
Requirements: Driving licence
Email: volunteering@dementiaadventure.co.uk
Phone: 01245 237548
