Mere Brook Day Centre – Activity Support (Gardening & General Activities)

Do you have a few hours available each week to commit to supporting activities at Mere Brook Day Centre?

On this occasion, we are looking for both a Gardening Support Volunteer – day / time flexible to support a suitable volunteer and a General Activities Volunteer.

They have scheduled activities and require Volunteers to help engage their service users and residents to take part, activities include:

Befriending – take time with the service users offering sensitive listening skills and good communication.

Arts & Crafts – if you are good at arts & crafts and able to inspire others with easy projects that would be an advantage.

Games – if you enjoy playing games and encouraging others to do so in small groups

Gardening – days / times flexible, garden and DIY skills required, helping maintain the garden area and helping support gardening projects.

Times: mornings 10.30am to 12.30am, afternoons 2.00pm – 4.00pm

If you have a specific area of interest in any of the activities above, and are available for the day & time listed, before applying you are asked to please speak to a member of staff before applying to ensure role is suitable.

Please state which activity/activities you would like to volunteer for upon application.

Older people services operate using quality services which are provided in a safe way for all residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors. Their core purpose is to provide high quality person centred residential and daytime support for their service users.

What skills do I need?

Have the skills required to support the activity.

Be a good listener & communicator

Be committed to providing a good and reliable service

Have patience and understanding

Be friendly & approachable

Have a caring and empathic nature

Able to follow guidelines and regulations

Aware of confidentiality issues

Knowledge of helping those living with dementia would be an advantage

When do I need to be available?

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Sunday

Details

Times: mornings 10.30am to 12.30am, afternoons 2.00pm – 4.00pm

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