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Dementia Carers Café Facilitation Volunteer

For St Clare Hospice

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Our Dementia Café is a weekly coffee shop event, hosted at St Clare Hospice (Hastingwood) every Thursday morning 10 – 12.

This provides an opportunity for carers who support those living with Dementia to meet and have informal discussion and share experiences.

Help prepare the venue and refreshments and clear away after

Welcome people as they arrive and assist newcomers to settle in

Offer cakes and drinks

Inform clients of the services the Hospice offers

Keep attendance figure

Take responsibility for the health and safety of café attendees e.g. ensure any spillages are cleared up

 

What skills do I need?

Friendly welcoming approach

Ability to create a supportive environment in which everyone feels welcome

Happy speaking to small groups and to individuals

Excellent listening skills

Able to retain knowledge of Hospice services

Non-judgemental, flexible in approach

Reliable and punctual

Physical ability to carry trays of drinks, move chairs, set tables etc.

Interests

  • Mental Health
  • Older People

Activities

  • Advice and Information
  • Practical Skills
  • Supporting Charities

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Data Protection policy
  • DBS check required
  • Equal opportunities policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Slot Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No Yes No No No
Afternoon No No No No No No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

10am to 12 noon.

Location

Hastingwood Road
Hastingwood
Essex
CM17 9JX

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