The Alzheimer's Society is seeking volunteers to help with the new Pop Up Group Befriending Service. This is a service dedicated to people with dementia to help reduce isolation and loneliness that can be felt.
Pop up Befriending is an eight week rolling programme of activities on Thursday mornings between 10am and 1pm, starting in January 2017. The activities will be placed in and around the Fleet area, both indoor and outdoor.
This unique service is tailored to meet the needs of people in the early stages of dementia, to support them to build long lasting social networks, access peer support and access the local community. Volunteers provide companionship and support to enable people with dementia to access this service and to build confidence to continue the activities independently at the end of the Pop Up activity period.
Volunteers are vital to Alzheimer’s Society and their contribution continues to be absolutely essential to help to improve the lives of people living with dementia as well as their carers and families. Volunteering provides a wealth of benefits including meeting new people and learning new skills.
What will I be doing?
• Meeting at various venues across Fleet area to engage in an activity as a group (a mix of people with dementia and other volunteers).
• Actively taking part in social and recreational activities
• Building trust and companionship and the confidence to continue the activity independently
• Completing weekly written group activity summary
• Attending training and development sessions
Pop up Befriending is an eight week rolling programme of activities on Thursday mornings between 10am and 1pm, starting in January 2017. The activities will be placed in and around the Fleet area, both indoor and outdoor.
Interview and registration will be held on 17 November 2016 at Hart Voluntary Action, Volunteer Centre, First Floor, Hart Shopping Centre, Fleet.
Induction training days are on 1 and 8 December 2016 at Civic Offices, Harlington Way, Fleet, Hampshire GU51 4AE.
What next?
To find out more regarding this or other opportunities with Alzheimer’s Society, email volhantsislands@alzheimers.org.uk or ring Vicki Simmons on 02392 892035.
