The Thursday Club Activities/Kitchen Volunteer (for those with Dementia and their carers) - Wallington Community Wellbeing Charity/St Paul's Church Roundshaw/Wallington Wellbeing INT

Join The Thursday Club as a volunteer and make a real difference! Help create a warm, welcoming space with activities and refreshments, supporting people with Dementia and their carers.

About the Organisation

Wallington Community Wellbeing Charity, St Paul's Church Roundshaw and Wallington Wellbeing INT are excited to launch 'The Thursday Club', based at St Paul's Church Roundshaw. 

What you will be doing

You can be a Hospitality and Activities Volunteer, focussing on activities and socialising with the guests, or a Kitchen Volunteer, focussing on taking orders for refreshements and serving guests and other volunteers, or perhaps a bit of both!

Tasks and activities include:

  • Assist the guests to engage in activities.
  • Socialise with guests.
  • Play games and come alongside for activities as needed.
  • Support the serving of drinks and food.
  • Support the set up and tidy up after food and activities.
  • Be attentive to the all-round hospitality and Welcome of all present.
  • Flexibility to assist with tasks as asked for by the Co Ordinator/others.

What's in it for you?

In return, as a Thursday Club Volunteer, you will have the opportunity to:
  • Make a real difference in your local community to those living with memory loss, dementia and their Carers.
  • Meet new friends and be a part of a friendly, supportive team.
  • Access training and development as appropriate.
  • Take part in a ‘Thank you’ and other celebrations and activities as part of our Thursday Club Volunteer team.

What skills will you need?

Personal Qualities and Experience

Thursday Club volunteers are friendly, patient and reliable They hold a particular empathy for those living with memory loss and their carers and understand some of the joys, challenges and needs of ageing and the impacts of memory loss of older people. They can demonstrate good listening and communication skills. Some knowledge of dementia would be useful; however, training will be part of your induction and our ongoing support.
 
DBS check required.

What's the time commitment and where? 

Time Commitment
Two hours and 30 minutes from 10.15 to 12.45 on Thursdays: We will have a rota and you do not have to commit to every week

Location
St Paul's Church Roundshaw, 183 Mollison Dr, Wallington SM6 9HG
 

How can I apply?

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