Volunteers to help Older People with Memory Problems- Dementia Befriending Project

Redbridge Dementia Befriending Service are looking for volunteers for their dementia befriending project. If you have a minimum of one hour a week to give you can help us to offer much needed support to those who are isolated and lonely.

Would you like to help to reduce isolation and loneliness for people with early-stage dementia?

Did you know?

·         Loneliness is as harmful as smoking 10 cigarettes per week

·         One in three people over the age of 60 will go a whole week without speaking to anyone.

·         A further one in 10 will spend up to a month without any human contact.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Do you have some spare time? Do you want to help vulnerable elderly people with memory problems live a better life?

• Volunteers with a mature attitude are required to join this innovative project in Redbridge, befriending people who have dementia, some of whom are living at home and some, who live in care homes.
• While we welcome people from all age groups, we know that people over 50 have so much to offer, with years of experience, patience and wisdom at their finger-tips and are particularly seeking mature volunteers. 
• Need to be 18+

Benefits to Volunteer

•  Training is provided for all prospective volunteers

           Training dates are on Thursdays 10am-2pm - 25th February, 3rd,10th 17th March 2022

            Training Location : All Saints Woodford Wells, Inmans Row, Woodford Green, IG8

• Travel expenses reimbursed.

What skills do I need?

Skills, attributes, experience and qualifications

• Friendliness,
• Punctuality,
• Professional approach,
• Ability to have a chat and share interests.

When do I need to be available?

Details

Volunteering opportunity available all through the week including weekends mornings and afternoons.