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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Dementia Café Volunteers

Dementia Café Volunteers

We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic and caring volunteers who can help us at the Living Well Cafés we have at Newhills Church, Bucksburn AB21 9SS, Oldmachar Church, Bridge of Don AB22 8PR, High Church Hilton, Aberdeen AB24 4NQ and Ferryhill Parish Church, Aberdeen AB11 6UD. You will receive ongoing training and support including Dementia Friends Sessions, working in partnership with Alzheimer's Scotland and NHS Grampian to help you understand what dementia is and how it may affect people. This is a great opportunity to help make a real difference and all assistance is greatly appreciated. For more information about volunteering with us please contact Jeanette Abel on 07512 141818 or Linda Rendall on 07927 541029 or email us at cafe@thelivingwellproject.org.uk

Experience required

Friendly, enthusiastic and caring.

Travel details

People can help at any of the following Living Well Cafés we have at Newhills Church, Bucksburn AB21 9SS, Oldmachar Church, Bridge of Don AB22 8PR, High Church Hilton, Aberdeen AB24 4NQ and Ferryhill Parish Church, Aberdeen AB11 6UD.

Travel expenses

Volunteers can claim expenses for travel, bus fares to and from the cafes.

Support
Training details

Good support/training is provided to all volunteers. Includes Dementia Friends Training . On-going training and support with supervision from the management team is also provided.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
*Newhills Church and Oldmachar Church Dementia Cafes run on alternate Tuesdays *Ferryhill Church and High Church Hilton Dementia Cafes run on alternate Thursdays. **All cafés run from 1 pm to 3 pm and a warm welcome awaits. *Newhills Church and Oldmachar Church Dementia Cafes run on alternate Tuesdays *Ferryhill Church and High Church Hilton Dementia Cafes run on alternate Thursdays. **All cafés run from 1 pm to 3 pm and a warm welcome awaits.

Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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