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Royal Voluntary Service (Dundee)
- VO102757
We have four dementia groups across Dundee, as a volunteer you can choose one group or more it’s up to you! Our groups are weekly, but you can choose what days to come.
As a Dementia Support Volunteer, you will be part of a friendly team to help set up, welcome our clients, participate and ensure they leave safely for home.
Our groups support older people living with dementia to be independent and stay connected to their communities. This is a fun and rewarding role interacting with staff, other volunteers, our clients and their carers/loved ones who accompany them.
Tasks include helping to provide tea/coffee and healthy snacks as well as supporting with various fun activities. You can join in our exercises to improve strength and mobility. Don’t let the word Dementia put you off, this is a rewarding role where you can really see the difference you make!
Our groups are weekly you do not need to come every week, but we expect advance notice on when you can help. They are 2-hour sessions, but we expect volunteers to arrive early to help set up and stay behind to help clear up. Although if you can’t that’s not a problem.
Each of our groups are on these days/times:
St Aidens Centre DD5 2EB
Thurs 1pm-3pm
Dundee Dementia Resource Centre Group, DD4 6QE
Tues 10:30am – 12:30pm
Monifieth Activity Centre (Mac Centre) DD5 4NH
Wed 11:45am – 1:45pm
Corso Street Dementia Group DD2 1EY
Wed 11am-1pm
Experience required
Friendly personality, patience, good communication skills, with a non-judgmental attitude towards an individual’s circumstances and a willingness to ensure confidentiality.
Travel details
We have four locations: St Aidens Centre DD5 2EB, Dundee Dementia Resource Centre Group DD4 6QE, Monifieth Activity Centre (Mac Centre) DD5 4NH, Corso Street Dementia Group DD2 1EY.
Travel expenses
Travel to and from your home to the venue. We reimburse mileage 45p per mile or a bus journey if you retain your ticket.
Support
Training details
You will be supported by a friendly team through your induction, trial visit, online modules (Safeguarding and Understanding Dementia).
Taster
Once you have completed the application process and informal interview we can offer a trial visit.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Dementia Support Volunteer - Dundee with Royal Voluntary Service (Dundee)
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Rachel Fox, Royal Voluntary Service (Dundee)
Rachel Fox, Royal Voluntary Service (Dundee)
Email address: dundeedementiasupport@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Dundee:
Contact name: Dundee Volunteer & Voluntary Action
Email address: volunteer@dvva.scot
Phone: 01382 305705
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