Our volunteers carry out activities such as:
- giving hand massage
- making a memory box
- playing favourite music
- reading favourite books/poems
- encouraging gentle movement
- Opportunity to make a difference to the lives of both the individual and their family
- Opportunity to be creative in developing person-centred activities
- Free training
- On-going support from your service co-ordinator and peer group
- Reimbursement of travel expenses
- Provision of a reference (after minimum 6 months of active volunteering)
Opportunity to learn new skills / develop existing skills
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- a couple of hours per week available
- good listening, communication and empathy skills
- an interest in supporting people in your community who are living with dementia
- can commit to a minimum of six months active volunteering with the Namaste Care Service
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