Activity support wellness volunteer Job at Whiddon (Wee Waa)

Activities Coordinator Volunteer

Come join our team working to help change the lives of some of the most vulnerab...

Location

United Kingdom , Thanet

Salary:

Not provided

Medaille Trust

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old
Be able to get to the venues which is in Thanet
This role requires a regular commitment
Be computer literate and have a good standard of spoken and written English
Be willing to have an enhanced DBS check
Have an understanding of the importance of professional boundaries in the role and ability to maintain confidentiality is essential

Job Responsibility

Organising and delivering activities for service user participation, which could include walking groups, craft and wellbeing activities as well as attending trips out of service
Consulting service users to gain their feedback about what activities they would like to participate in
Helping service users to engage within a group setting, helping with any activity sessions that take place on or off the premises
Offering a safe and comfortable experience for all service users, showing awareness of service users varying physical and mental wellbeing needs
Providing feedback to the Senior Service Manager and reporting any observations or concerns in a timely manner

Dementia support-group activities helper

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) is a programme that provides older people w...

Location

United Kingdom , Various venues across Central & West Lancs

Salary:

Not provided

Age UK Lancashire

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Good, active listening skills
Empathy and patience
Interest/experience in supporting and empowering older people living with dementia
Sociable and able to communicate well
Ability to complete online training

Job Responsibility

Strive to ensure all participants are included, supported and encouraged to participate in group activities
Assist with serving refreshments, room setup and basic housekeeping tasks

What we offer

Full training
Out of pocket expenses will be provided

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Activity support wellness warrior volunteer

As a Wellness Warrior, you will bring joy, connection and create memorable exper...

Location

Australia , Grafton

Salary:

Not provided

Whiddon

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Reliability, consistency and commitment
Ability to build genuine connections with older people
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Job Responsibility

Build meaningful connections with older people through friendly interactions
Support older people to participate in group and individual activities
Encourage engagement, confidence and social connection
Assist staff is setting up, running and packing up activities
Help create a warm, inclusive and uplifting environment where residents feel valued and supported

What we offer

Be a valuable part of our volunteer team and receive ongoing support throughout your volunteering
Enjoy exclusive Whiddon perks, including discounts and special offers
Receive recognition through our Everyday Heroes Program, milestone awards and many other volunteer appreciation initiatives
Access to confidential support via Employee Assistance Program

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