Community Connector

• Dementia Adventure

• VO101062

Community Connecting covers various opportunities, potential volunteers can pick which area they would like to support.
Opportunities 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 local groups about the work of Dementia Adventure
-Proactively looking for and engaging with new dementia groups
-Posting/sharing DA posts on local community social media groups
-Organising news entries for community newsletters e.g parish magazine

Experience required

-Sensitive to and understanding of people living with dementia.
-Outgoing, friendly and happy to talk to members of the public
-Enthusiastic about the mission and values of Dementia Adventure
-Knowledgeable about Dementia Adventure, or eager to learn, and confident in answering people’s questions
-Friendly, thoughtful and person-centred.
-Adaptable and reliable.
-Good organisational skills, well prepared and willing to record number of attendees
-Able to access Dementia Adventure resources online
-Confident and able to work independently and as part of a team
-Able to encourage and motivate others.
-Able to travel to local places
-Proactive and self-motivated
-Confident in using technology to participate in video calls

Travel details

We are particularly looking for volunteers who would be happy to support our holidays in Scotland and undertake talks and attend awareness events to raise the profile of Dementia Adventure in the Fife

Travel expenses

45p per mile and
public transport rates.

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Support

Training details

Online or in-person induction in a variety of locations, online safeguarding, and continual support from the Volunteers Team and the Community Connector Coordinator.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability

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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Fife.

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