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Group support (Singing Back the Memories) Dartford Tree Estate

Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Services

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Singing Back the Memories
Time: Every Friday, with the exception of Bank Holidays, from 10:00am-12:00pm

Location: Dartford Tree Estate Community Centre Dartford

Aim of volunteering role:

To be part of the ADSS Volunteer team that enables and empowers people affected by dementia to socialise and live well. You will help to ensure people living with dementia are not isolated and able to reach their potential.

Tasks:
1. Assist with setting up and tidying down of room.
2. Support with preparation, serving and tidying up of refreshments.
3. Support with ensuring the health and safety of all staff, volunteers and people we support.

Activities:
1. Interacting with people that attend our groups.
2. Enabling people that attend to take part in group related activities.
3. Support with monitoring attendees to ensure full engagement.
4. Support the directing of songs and physical activities (where applicable).
Skills required:
1. An interest in the diverse needs of people affected by dementia.
2. A good communicator, a sense of humour, flexibility and a team player.
3. A commitment to confidentiality.
4. An understanding of professional boundaries, safeguarding and health and safety.
5. An interest in use of music as a therapy.

Benefits offered:
1. Induction programme
2. Additional optional ‘in house’ training
3. Ongoing support
4. Expenses paid
5. Full insurance cover
6. Volunteer recognition events.

References:
Two reference required.
Volunteers will also be required to undergo a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Community Work,Fundraising,Campaigning & Lobbying,Events & Stewarding,Music,Support Work,Employee & Group Volunteering

Organising & Planning, Listening, Teamwork, Cleaning & Tidying

Skills required: 1. An interest in the diverse needs of people affected by dementia. 2. A good communicator, a sense of humour, flexibility and a team player. 3. A commitment to confidentiality. 4. An understanding of professional boundaries, safeguarding and health and safety. 5. An interest in use of music as a therapy.

Benefits offered: 1. Induction programme 2. Additional optional ‘in house’ training 3. Ongoing support 4. Expenses paid 5. Full insurance cover 6. Volunteer recognition events. Benefits offered: 1. Induction programme 2. Additional optional ‘in house’ training 3. Ongoing support 4. Expenses paid 5. Full insurance cover 6. Volunteer recognition events

Further location details may be provided below.

Maria Cronin

Tree Estate Community Centre, Cedar Road, Dartford DA1 2RS

DA1 2RS

Dartford, Gravesham

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maria.cronin@alz-dem.org

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18+

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