Volunteer for Thursday Club

Volunteer role
Role title	Volunteer for Thursday Club
Purpose of the role	Do you love playing games, interacting with elderly people and listening? If you’re an active and bubbly person looking for a flexible role that gets you out and about meeting people in Nantwich then come and join our friendly team. Dementia Friendly Nantwich (DFN) are a local group of volunteers that are championing the journey for Nantwich becoming a dementia friendly town. Part of that work is about raising awareness amongst the community and some of it hopes to improve access to support/activities for those living with dementia their family, friends and carers so they can remain connected to community life for as long as possible enjoying life and participating. DFN Vision To improve the lives of those living with dementia and their carers Mission To Create a Dementia Friendly Nantwich as a town where people with dementia are understood, respected, supported, and confident they can contribute to community life. Volunteers are already incredibly important to our work and we welcome individuals, who are keen to volunteer and support us in a number of exciting and enjoyable ways. One of our most successful groups is the Thursday Club. A volunteer led group that takes place at St Mary’s Church hall every other Thursday from 10am-12.30pm. Each session has an activity leader and two supporting volunteers. The aim of the Club is to provide a safe place for people with dementia and their Carers to come along, enjoy an activity, have a brew and meet with friends.
What you will be doing	Meeting a few people with dementia and their carers and accompanying them when they attend the club, befriending along the way helping those attending to have an enjoyable time and encouraging simple conversations and friendship. You will help people participate in activities and spend time chatting with people with dementia and with their carers. Helping out with setting up the room, tidying up afterwards and making hot drinks for guests.
Skills, experience and qualities needed	To support the Club led by a lead volunteer of the DFN Work with sensitivity and understanding Have a positive outlook to aging Enjoy being in groups Relate to people in a friendly and calm manner Ability to empathise
When and where	Two Weekly on Thursday mornings at St Mary’s Parish Hall in Nantwich town centre 9.30am-1pm.
Support offered	Friendly team of staff and fellow volunteers providing support Introduction meeting to offer opportunity to ask questions and find out more Dementia Friends training offer if desirable
Benefits to volunteer	Help to make a difference to the lives of our residents and those with vulnerabilities Excellent opportunity to gain experience Develop new and existing skills To meet new people and be part of an enthusiastic team Have fun!
Other relevant information	Find us on Facebook @CDFNantwich
What to do if you’re interested	If you want to find out more or apply to become a walking Buddy supporting our dementia journey, please contact Dawn Clarke, Volunteer Co-ordinator via email Dawn@surecarecentral-cheshire.co.uk