Dementia Cafe Volunteer

• Ayrshire Independent Living Network (AILN)

• VO105449

Who are we: AILN initially grew from a group of disabled people who wanted to see a change in the way that community care services were offered to people. When Direct Payments (DP) were first introduced in 2003, they were keen to promote this as an option for independent living. AILN have been providing high quality Self-Directed Support (SDS) advice and information to the people of Ayrshire for over 17 years.
AILN is a peer-led, not-for-profit company limited by guarantee with charitable status.
This is an exciting time to join AILN as a volunteer.
Purpose of the post
Our dementia wellbeing cafes run for 2 hours each week, they provide a safe non judgmental environment with support and activities for people living with dementia and their paid or unpaid carers. Volunteers help facilitate activities, can serve teas and coffees, play games or do crafts with people or simply chat and provide companionship to someone experiencing loneliness due to their dementia or carers needing support. Volunteers don’t need to have any experience, just empathy and patience. Although the cafes run weekly volunteers can come along once or twice per month.
There is a café in Annbank, we are also looking at other areas so contact us for information on your nearest café.
What we provide:
• Ongoing support, guidance, and regular supervision by the coordinator of the service
• Receive formal recognition for your volunteering contribution and/or a reference which reflects positive contributions associated with your volunteering
• Specialised role training to develop skills and confidence in the role
• Reimbursement of agreed expenses directly related to the volunteering role
• Access to the Scotland Wellbeing Hub www.wellbeinghub.scot
• Feel valued, supported, and respected

Travel expenses

Reimbursement of agreed expenses directly related to the volunteering role

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