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Dementia Meeting Centre Volunteers

What is a meeting Centre?

A meeting centre is a local resource, operating out of ordinary community buildings, that offers on-going warm and friendly support to people with mild to moderate dementia. The meeting centre is a social club where people meet to have fun, talk to others living with a similar experience. 

Purpose of the role:
Our meeting centre volunteers are there to support our sessions. This could involve activities such as, music, crafts, light exercise sessions, games and reminiscence. It may also involve assisting with refreshments throughout during the day.

What will I get out of it?
• You will meet new people. 
• You will be involved in a rewarding volunteering role. 
• You will have the opportunity to improve your communication skills. 
• There will be the opportunity to take the Meeting Centre training in conjunction with the University of Worcester to attend other Age UK H&W training courses for free like Dementia Awareness training, First Aid, Food Hygiene. 
• You will be helping to support people across Worcestershire with a diagnosis of dementia. 
• You will be part of a close-knit team of volunteers and staff. 

What is required of me?

  • Helping to set up the Meeting Centre beforehand including moving chairs and tables. 
  • Welcoming people as they arrive. 
  • Providing refreshments, teas, coffee, biscuits etc 
  • Talking and supporting people whilst taking part in group activitiesb 
  • Helping to run and support session activities. 
  • Helping to clear away after the session. 
  • Escalating any concerns about members to a member of staff promptly.  
  • Directing any queries or need for Dementia Wellbeing Assistant support to a member of staff 

Time commitment: 

Typically, 6 hours per week. We require our volunteers to commit to one session of volunteering per week but don’t worry if you are not well or are on holiday, we can always arrange cover. 

Locations:


Droitwich Spa Meeting Centre
Droitwich Spa Football Club,King Georges Fields,
Briar Mill, Droitwich Spa.WR9 0RZ.
Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
10:30am - 15:30pm

Hereford Meeting Centre
Drybridge House Centre,St Martins St,Hereford. HR2 7SG.
Every Monday
10:30am - 15:30pm

Hartlebury Meeting Centre
Hartlebury Castle, Hartlebury. DY11 7XZ.
Every Thursday and Friday
10:30am - 15:30pm

Stourport Meeting Centre
The Church House, Rectory Lane
Stourport-on-Severn. DY13 0TB.
Every Tuesday and Wednesday
10:30am - 15:30pm

Redditch Meeting Centre
Batchley Community Centre, Cherry Tree Walk. B97 6PB.
Every Monday
10:30am - 15:30pm

Bromsgrove Meeting Centre
Crabtree Court, Parkwood Road,
Bromsgrove. B61 8UG.
Every Tuesday
10:30am - 15:30pm

As a volunteer at Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire you will receive a full induction, including our in-house certificated Bitesize training, and a DBS check where necessary.

For more information please email ljenkins@ageukhw.org.uk or call 0800 008 6077