Alzheimers Dementia Support 'ADS'
OUT & ABOUT volunteer
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Job Description: Out & About Volunteer
TO APPLY EMAIL: sandra.williams@adscharity.com
Out & About is a popular service delivered by Alzheimers Dementia Support, a local independent charity.
About the Service
Our aim is to provide carers in our community with planned respite, whilst providing a fun day out for their loved one who has a diagnosis of dementia. The service is led by our Out & About Service Leader supported by a team of dedicated volunteers.
Service Details
The service takes place on Tuesdays in Maidenhead. We are seeking volunteers to join our established team, supporting the service one day every other week, or perhaps on a bank basis. Currently, we have a lot of gentlemen accessing our service, so male volunteers are of particular importance although female volunteers are always welcome, as the balance changes regularly.
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- Schedule: Each day starts at 10.00 am when we meet for tea and coffee before going out for the day on a minibus. We generally return between 3.30 pm and 4 pm.
- Activities: The day is planned and details are shared, along with a risk assessment highlighting the support attendees may need. Our charity provides all our volunteers with lunch, refreshments and covers the cost of the activity.
Volunteer Requirements
These special volunteers need to have empathy with people who require a little extra support due to their diagnosis of dementia, whether it is reassurance, help engaging in an activity or a keen eye spotting when someone becomes disoriented and needs guidance.
- Empathy with people with dementia
- Ability to provide reassurance and engagement
- Keen observation skills
- An enhanced DBS is required
- No personal care is required
- All clients are mobile
- We do not support challenging behavior which may impact upon the enjoyment of others
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The team supervises the day ensuring enjoyment and safety. We promise days of fun and laughter.
Outings and Activities
Outings are varied. Recently we have visited:
- The Museum of Rural Life
- The Mechanical Music Museum
- Waltham Place Farm
In the summer our visits include:
- A private cruise with Rivertime Boat Trust
- A trip out on the Horsedrawn Canal Boat
This year bookings are in place to visit:
- Windsor Castle and Combermere Barracks for a private tour
- Several National Trust properties
If you would like to know more, please do get in contact with Sandra Williams sandra.williams@adscharity.com or call 07593 661848.
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